| Birth Day | February 7, 1919 |
| Birth Place | Lynchburg, VA |
| Age | 101 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 23, 2006 (age 87) |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Desmond Doss, the renowned war hero from Virginia, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. Doss gained international recognition for his unwavering courage and commitment during World War II, specifically the Battle of Okinawa. Being a conscientious objector, he exhibited exceptional bravery as a combat medic, risking his own life to save countless soldiers on the battlefield without carrying a weapon. Doss' story was immortalized in the critically acclaimed film "Hacksaw Ridge." His remarkable acts of valor and selflessness continue to inspire people worldwide, making him an icon of heroism and earning him a place in the annals of history.
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 helped support his family during the Great Depression by working at the Lynchburg Lumber Company.
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.
He was portrayed by Andrew Garfield in the Mel Gibson-directed film Hacksaw Ridge.
