Desmond Doss

Intro Desmond Doss was a devout Seventh-day Adventist with strong pacifist beliefs. He served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army during World War II, refusing to carry a weapon due to his religious convictions. Doss displayed remarkable bravery and compassion on the battlefield, risking his life to save wounded soldiers without using a weapon. His actions at the Battle of Okinawa earned him widespread respect and recognition.