Desmond Doss was a United States Army combat medic during World War II who was born on February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg, VA. He is most known for his heroic actions during the Battle of Okinawa, where he saved 75 wounded infantrymen without carrying a weapon or killing an enemy soldier, due to his Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. His bravery and selflessness earned him the Medal of Honor.
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💰 Net worth
Desmond Doss, the renowned war hero from Virginia, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. Doss gained international recognition for his unwavering courage and commitment during World War II, specifically the Battle of Okinawa. Being a conscientious objector, he exhibited exceptional bravery as a combat medic, risking his own life to save countless soldiers on the battlefield without carrying a weapon. Doss' story was immortalized in the critically acclaimed film "Hacksaw Ridge." His remarkable acts of valor and selflessness continue to inspire people worldwide, making him an icon of heroism and earning him a place in the annals of history.
About
Combat medic of the United States Army during World War II who distinguished himself during the Battle of Okinawa. He saved 75 wounded infantrymen while refusing to kill an enemy soldier or carry a weapon into combat due to his Seventh-day Aventist beliefs.
Before Fame
He helped support his family during the Great Depression by working at the Lynchburg Lumber Company.
Trivia
He was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor, and the only conscientious objector to receive the medal during World War II.
Family Life
He was born the son of a carpenter and homemaker and raised alongside siblings named Audrey and Harold. He married Dorothy Schutte with whom he had one son named Desmond "Tommy" Doss Jr. He later married Frances Duman after Dorothy passed away in a car accident.
Associated With
He was portrayed by Andrew Garfield in the Mel Gibson-directed film Hacksaw Ridge.