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Desmond Doss

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Pacifist · United States

Date of birth
February 7, 1919
Died on March 23, 2006
Died at the age of 87
Would have turned 107 today

American solder, pacifist, and combat medic; recipient of the Purple Heart medal, recipient of the Medal of Honor (1919–2007)

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The story behind the name

Desmond Doss was a pacifist (United States). Desmond Doss was born on February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg.

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World War II

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Facts about Desmond

Born
February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg
Died
March 23, 2006
Nationality
United States
Occupations
Pacifist, Combat Medic Testing of a Novel Monitoring Capability for Early Detection of Hemorrhage, Conscientious objector, Soldier of Fortune: Payback, and Soldier
Languages
English
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 44 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
February 7, 1919
Born on a
Friday
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
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What makes Desmond Doss unique

Generation
Greatest Generation
In memory
Died at the age of 87
Today
Would have turned 107 today
  • First award in 1945, the year Desmond Doss turned 26.

Born on the same day

Awards

AwardYear
Medal of Honor1945
Bronze Star Medal–
Combat Medical Badge–
Purple Heart–
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