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June 30, 2023
Desmond Doss Was the Only Conscientious Objector to Receive the Medal of Honor in World War II
Desmond Doss' service prior to the Battle of Okinawa
Desmond Doss completed his training and was assigned as a medic with the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. Undoubtedly his best-known actions were during the Battle of Okinawa, but this wasn't the first time he saw combat.
The 77th were first sent to Guam in July 1944. While there, Doss quickly earned a reputation for his bravery, treating his injured comrades even under the heaviest of enemy fire. For his actions, he was awarded a Bronze Star.
The 307th was eventually transferred from Guam to Leyte, where Doss continued his stellar medical aid in combat, for which he was awarded a second Bronze Star. By this point, he'd more than proven himself to his unit as someone who would risk his own life to save theirs.
Desmond Doss' service prior to the Battle of Okinawa
Desmond Doss completed his training and was assigned as a medic with the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. Undoubtedly his best-known actions were during the Battle of Okinawa, but this wasn't the first time he saw combat.
The 77th were first sent to Guam in July 1944. While there, Doss quickly earned a reputation for his bravery, treating his injured comrades even under the heaviest of enemy fire. For his actions, he was awarded a Bronze Star.
This is the face of a true war hero, who was willing to sacrifice his life so that others may live, unlike today's "patriots" who are nothing more than what Desmond Doss fought against.
If you haven't seen the movie, Hacksaw Ridge, I highly recommend that you watch it, it's quite fascinating.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2119532/?ref_=ttls_li_tt
Not sure if this is the proper forum to post this in, but..........here goes.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/desmond-doss-was-the-only-conscientious-objector-to-receive-the-medal-of-honor-in-world-war-ii/ss-AA1dfWan?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=b493c3f2f2d74c01940d94852ebcade3&ei=66#image=4Desmond Doss Was the Only Conscientious Objector to Receive the Medal of Honor in World War II
Desmond Doss' service prior to the Battle of Okinawa
Desmond Doss completed his training and was assigned as a medic with the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. Undoubtedly his best-known actions were during the Battle of Okinawa, but this wasn't the first time he saw combat.
The 77th were first sent to Guam in July 1944. While there, Doss quickly earned a reputation for his bravery, treating his injured comrades even under the heaviest of enemy fire. For his actions, he was awarded a Bronze Star.
The 307th was eventually transferred from Guam to Leyte, where Doss continued his stellar medical aid in combat, for which he was awarded a second Bronze Star. By this point, he'd more than proven himself to his unit as someone who would risk his own life to save theirs.
Desmond Doss' service prior to the Battle of Okinawa
Desmond Doss completed his training and was assigned as a medic with the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. Undoubtedly his best-known actions were during the Battle of Okinawa, but this wasn't the first time he saw combat.
The 77th were first sent to Guam in July 1944. While there, Doss quickly earned a reputation for his bravery, treating his injured comrades even under the heaviest of enemy fire. For his actions, he was awarded a Bronze Star.
This is the face of a true war hero, who was willing to sacrifice his life so that others may live, unlike today's "patriots" who are nothing more than what Desmond Doss fought against.
If you haven't seen the movie, Hacksaw Ridge, I highly recommend that you watch it, it's quite fascinating.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2119532/?ref_=ttls_li_tt
June 30, 2023
And, A Time to Kill:
I don't know if this has been posted before,
but, what are your 2 favorite Donald Sutherin movies?
Mine would have to be:
1. Kelly's Heroes.
And, A Time to Kill:
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