Desmond Doss
- March 10, 2024
- War Hero
Quick Facts
| Date Of Birth | Feb 7, 1919(1919-02-07) |
| Age | 105 |
| Date Of Death | March 23, 2006, Piedmont, AL |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Desmond Doss Biography
| Birthday | Feb 7 |
| Birth Year | 1919 |
| Place Of Birth | Virginia |
Desmond Doss is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. As of June 1, 2023, Desmond has a net worth approximately $5 Million. He was portrayed by Andrew Garfield in the Mel Gibson-directed film Hacksaw Ridge.
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.
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.
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.
Desmond Doss Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | War Hero |
| House | Living in own house. |
Desmond is one of the richest War Hero from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Desmond Doss 's net worth $5 Million.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Desmond Doss Wife
According to our records, Desmond Doss married to Frances M. Doss , Dorothy Doss. As of January 12, 2023, Desmond Doss’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Desmond Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Desmond Doss celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.
Did Desmond Doss really kick a grenade?
He attempted to kick the grenade away, but it detonated. Doss ended up with deep shrapnel lacerations all down his legs. He treated himself for shock and dressed his own wounds, rather than having another medic emerge from safety to help.
How many people did Desmond Doss save?
Doss successfully rescued 75 men trapped at the top of the escarpment by lowering them with a special knot he knew. He had miraculously not been wounded and stayed in the fight with B Company. On May 21, Doss was wounded several times by grenade fragments and a sniper’s bullet through his arm.
Did Desmond Doss save a Japanese soldier?
On May 4, 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa, Doss helped rescue at least 75 wounded men, including some Japanese soldiers , by lowering them down a cliff and treating their injuries.
Why did Desmond Doss never touch a gun?
Doss was considered a conscientious objector, or a person who refused to bear arms while he served in the military because of his religious beliefs. Doss’s devotion to his religion led him to refuse to ever carry a gun for any reason.
How true is the movie Hacksaw Ridge?
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