Desmond T. Doss (January 17, 1919-March 23, 2006) was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor (Cpl. Thomas W. Bennett, an army medic during the Vietnam War, is the only other). He was a Private First Class (at the time of his Medal of Honor heroics) in the U.S. Army assigned to the Medical Detachment, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division. Desmond Doss refused to kill, or carry a weapon into combat, because of his personal beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist. He thus became a medic, and by serving in the Pacific theatre of World War II helped his country by saving the lives of his comrades, while also adhering to his religious convictions. His Medal of Honor was earned by the risks he took to save the lives of many comrades.
The Japanese soldiers that Desmond Doss saved were taken as prisoners of war by the American forces.
Yes, Desmond Doss saved a Japanese soldier during his heroic actions in World War II.
Yes, Desmond Doss saved a Japanese soldier during his heroic actions in World War II.
Yes, Desmond Doss saved Japanese soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa by providing medical aid and evacuating them to safety despite the risks to his own life.
Yes, Desmond Doss, an American Army medic, helped save the life of a wounded Japanese soldier during his service in World War II.
The Japanese soldiers that Desmond Doss saved were taken as prisoners of war by the American forces.
Desmond Doss's father was William Thomas Doss, and his mother was Bertha Eva Doss. William was a World War I veteran and a strict, sometimes abusive man, while Bertha was a devout Seventh-day Adventist who instilled strong religious values in Desmond. Their contrasting influences played a significant role in shaping Desmond's beliefs and commitment to his faith, particularly his stance on nonviolence during World War II.
Medal of Honor - 2000 Desmond T- Doss 1-4 was released on: USA: 11 January 2001
Yes, Desmond Doss saved a Japanese soldier during his heroic actions in World War II.
Yes, Desmond Doss saved a Japanese soldier during his heroic actions in World War II.
Desmond T. Doss
Yes, Desmond Doss saved Japanese soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa by providing medical aid and evacuating them to safety despite the risks to his own life.
Yes, Desmond Doss, an American Army medic, helped save the life of a wounded Japanese soldier during his service in World War II.
Desmond Doss, an American Army medic, saved around 75 Japanese individuals during his heroic actions in World War II.
Desmond Doss refused to carry a weapon because of his religious beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist. He believed in the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" and wanted to serve as a medic in World War II without compromising his principles.
Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector and medic in World War II, saved the life of a Japanese soldier by treating his wounds and carrying him to safety despite the danger. This act of compassion and bravery demonstrated Doss's commitment to saving lives, regardless of nationality.
Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector and medic in World War II, saved the lives of many American soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa. There is no evidence to suggest that he saved Japanese soldiers during his heroic actions.