Desmond doss by JOSE RIVERA ARROYO

Desmond doss

jriv2403 — 2024-02-21 07:31:31 UTC

Desmond Thomas doss was known as the combat medic in world war 2 who never used a gun battle. A thing that would be very controversial at the time but was still incredible to witness. After the War, Demond would be awarded The star bronze twice for his efforts in the Phillipines and Guam. His most known accomplishment is saving over 75 men in the battle of Okinawa. This action lead him to also receiving the medal of honor.

Early Years in the army

jriv2403 — 2024-02-21 07:40:00 UTC

Desmond Doss was a seventh day adventist. Meaning he was against killing. This would be a bit of a problem at first for him as they wouldnt allow Desmond go to war without gun training. Eventually the army would let Desmond go into war without the use of a weapon and let him be a combat medic for the 307th infantry, 77th infantry division.

The battle of Okinawa

jriv2403 — 2024-02-21 08:09:21 UTC

The battle of Okinawa was one of the largest battles in which the united states army fought against the Imperial Japanese army. This battle can be largely depicted in the 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge which stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss and shows what Desmond's experience was like in the war. This is also know as the bloodiest battle in the pacific. This battle resulted in the deaths of over 50,000 US army dead and 84,000/170,000 Japanese dead. It also resulted in the U.S Army Winning over Okinawa Island.

Desmond Doss's aftermath in the war.

jriv2403 — 2024-02-21 08:20:45 UTC

After World War 2, Desmond did receive many injuries and was diagnosed with quite some stuff. He tried to continue with his career in carpentry but bad damage to his left arm didnt help him out. He was also diagnosed with tuberculosis which he would get treatment for but this treatment would end up with him being 90 percent disabled. and eve after this he still tried to get help with antibiotics but a overdose caused him to Go completely deaf which made him 100% disabled.

Desmond Doss currently

jriv2403 — 2024-02-21 08:32:02 UTC

As of right now Desmond doss passed away on March 23rd 2006 After being in the hospital for a difficulty of breathing. Although its been almost 20 years since his passing He is still well known for his crucial role in the war and his bravery in helping his fellow soldiers without the use of a weapon and just the help of god by his side. One of his most famous sayings was everytime he would find another wounded soldier he prayed to god and said "just one more please let me get one more" this was the moment where he saved those 75 soldiers.