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erved as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. He is the only conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second World War.
Timeline
Virginia
Birth- Feb 7, 1919
Lynchburg, VA
Feb 7, 1919
Birth- Feb 7, 1919
Birth
Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America
Birth- Feb 7, 1919
Death
Mar 23, 2006
1939 - 1945World War II
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Army
Unit
Medical Detachment, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division
Date of Incident
May 29, 2021
Location
Near Urasoe-Mura, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands
Rank
Private First Class
Served For
United States of America
Gold Star
Enlistment
Virginia
Military Service- Age: 26 years
Military Service Number
33158036
Rank
Enlisted Man (includes Aviation Cadet or Student)
Unit
-
Branch
Medical Dept., General or Unspecified (incl all enlisted men)
Casualty- May 1945-Age: 26 years
Discharge- Jul 1945-Age: 26 years
Death- Mar 23, 2006-Age: 87 years
Piedmont, AL
Death- Mar 23, 2006-Age: 87 years
Death
Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States of America
Burial
Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga TN
Burial
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Other Facts
Full Name
Desmond Thomas Doss
Full Name
Desmond T Doss
Full Name
Doss, Desmond T
Social Security
Last Residence
Piedmont, AL
Social Security Card Issued
Unknown Code (PE)
Social Security Number
***-**-4050
