Doss and his future wife actually met at church in Lynchburg, and the two were married in August of 1942. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Doss; one daughter, Jeannie Foss of Frederick; grandchildren, Jodi, Jill and Brittany Foss, Jeff Jackson and Lisa Jackson Haberthur; great-grandchildren, Braden and Kaylie Harberthur. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Try again later. They tried to intimidate him, scold him, assign him extra tough duties, and declared him mentally unfit for the Army. Failed to remove flower. Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 - March 23, 2006) was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions on Guam and in the Philippines. Eighty-two days of bitter fighting followed as the Japanese enemy had fortified concentric defensive lines across the southern end of . The Veterans Site wishes to express its thanks and its profound respect to the memory of this extraordinary man, and his family. NTY2MzAyMDk2NGI1NjRmNjVmYzliNjUxMDEwZDI3NmJmMzg4MGYxZWExODNh A photo of Dorothy and Desmond Doss added to Find A Grave by Kevin Mansfield - Color version of this photo courtesy of Paul Reynolds Photo Colourisations. Things began turning around when the men discovered that this quiet unassuming medic had a way to heal the blisters on their march-weary feet. MDY0MjE1ZDUzNmYyNzUzMTk2ZmJmNTJmYTIxNjE0ZjRlODUxNDEzZjkzOWFl Saddam Hussein's forces had previously invaded the sovereign state of Kuwait and the focus of the operation was to remove his Iraqi troops from Kuwait. Mrs. Doss was the wife of the World War II hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Desmond T. Doss. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). As luck would have it, he was assigned to an infantry rifle company. Doss is the subject of The Conscientious Objector, a 2004 documentary by Terry Benedict. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He married Dorothy Schutte on August 17, 1942 and had a child, Desmond "Tommy" Doss Jr. who was born in 1946. Y2FmNDY0ZTczNzFkOGY2NzRhNzhhNDc5Y2MxZWRkMDE4YWYwNWYxOWE1MjNi Oops, we were unable to send the email. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Doss was scolded, intimidated, assigned to tough duties, and declared unfit for the army. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. . They saw him as a liability. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. Nickname (s) "Precaher" "Private Cornstock" Born February 7, 1919 Lynchburg, Virginia US Died March 23, 2006 (aged 87) Piedmont, Alabama, US Cause of death Shortness Of Breath Citizenship American Family William Thomas Doss (Father) Bertha Edward Doss (Mother) Audrey Miller Doss (older sister) There was a problem getting your location. MWViNmIyOTU5MGVkYTdkYjVjM2Q1NDIyNTcxY2I0MDM1YmMyNmEyYjE5MWZl Mr. Doss was a veteran of World War II serving Later that day, when an American was severely wounded by fire from a cave, Private First Class Doss crawled to him where he had fallen 25 feet from the enemy position, rendered aid, and carried him 100 yards to safety while continually exposed to enemy fire. After a while Doss settled down and got married to Dorothy Pauline Schutte they had won child they named there child Desmond Tommy Doss. ZDQzMWJmOGQ3ZGUxNWMxNDU4YzY0ZjBkNDg4MjZiZWQ5ZGNjYTZhMDFhNmIx And if someone fainted from heat stroke, this medic was at his side, offering his own canteen. Dorothy and Desmond had a child Desmond Thomas Doss Jr.. While others were taking life, he was busy saving life. On February 18, 1959, Doss appeared on the Ralph Edwards NBC TV show This Is Your Life.[38]. Immediate Family: Daughter of Fred G. Schutte and Etts J. Schutte (Brewster) Wife of Desmond T. Doss, Medal of Honor. Doss continued to get military treatment, but in 1976, an overdose of antibiotics rendered him entirely deaf, he became 100% disabled. Private First Class Doss refused to seek cover and remained in the fire-swept area with the many stricken, carrying them one by one to the edge of the escarpment and there lowering them on a rope-supported litter down the face of a cliff to friendly hands. [16][17], Doss continued to receive treatment from the military, but after an overdose of antibiotics rendered him completely deaf in 1976, he was given 100% disability; he was able to regain his hearing after receiving a cochlear implant in 1988. [15], After the war, Doss initially planned to continue his career in carpentry, but extensive damage to his left arm made him unable to do so. He died on March 23, 2006 in Piedmont, Alabama, USA. Loca. At the one hundredth anniversary in 1962, the other recipients of that award selected Desmond Doss to represent them at a White House ceremony. The devoted soldier exchanged wedding vows with Dorothy in 1942 and their 49-year-old union was blessed with a son named Desmond Thomas Doss Jnr., who was born in 1946. the average Schutte family member (His first wife had died in a car accident.) Desmond Doss was a staunch Seventh-day Adventist who chose not only to proclaim the doctrines of his faith but to apply it in his day to day life as a member of the United States Armed Forces. Failed to report flower. They were married at the beginning of World War II (1942) and remained married until her death in 1991. On May 21, in a night raid, Doss was wounded in the legs by shrapnel from a grenade. He lived the golden rule, "do to others what you would have them do to you" (Matthew 7:12 NIV). MjE3M2RmYjZiM2ZmYWE5NjAxODEyOGQzNWIwY2E0YWFkZDYxMzNkMmU4ZWQ3 He asked for a weekly pass so he could attend church every Saturday. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. What Desmond Doss did honored both God and country. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. (EDT) at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. When Desmond Doss chose to join the army on the 1st of April 1942, he carried along with him the strict Christian lessons he got from home. The third result is Desmond Lee Doss age 30s in Silsbee, TX. -----END REPORT-----. It raised $1,100,000 for cancer research and lasted 16 hours. Yzg5OTA0NmZhNWQ2ZWI1OTQ3NzE4ZTdkMzg5YWNlZGQ0YzRhY2U0OWE1NWQ1 Though successful in obtaining the artifact, Desmond's body was taken over by Juno, a member of the First Civilization, and was made to stab Lucy after Juno revealed her to be a traitor. Desmond Doss was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and he was raised as a devout Seventh-day Adventist, honoring the sabbath, practicing nonviolence, and a vegetarian. Doss died on march 23 2006 . He was a member of the Martinsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart The explosion sent him flying. On March 20, 2000, Doss appeared before the, On July 4, 2004, a statue of Doss was dedicated at the, In May 2007, a statue of Doss was dedicated at Veterans Memorial Park in, On August 30, 2008, a two-mile stretch of. He is Death Date Mar 23, 2006 years old. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Mar 24, 2006. [14] Doss suffered a left arm fracture from a sniper's bullet while being carried back to Allied lines and at one point had seventeen pieces of shrapnel embedded in his body after a failed attempt at kicking a grenade away from him and his men. [5], Before the outbreak of World War II, Doss was employed as a joiner at a shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. . He became famous for receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery amid combat while upholding his principled stance. Doss was the only conscientious objector to receive the highest US military honor The Medal of Honor for saving the lives of over 80100 wounded infantrymen during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wesley Duman; her second husband, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Desmond T. Doss; and a daughter, Marilyn Shadduck. For his constant bravery in Guam in 1944 and in the Philippines between 1944 and 1945, Doss received two Bronze Stars Medals with a V device, for helping wounded soldiers under fire. Frances Doss died on Feb. 3, 2009, in Piedmont and was also buried in . A devout Seventh Day Adventist and conscientious objector, Doss had enlisted as a medic and refused to carry a rifle. Raised as a strict Seventh Day Adventist, he became a deacon of the . Dosss parents brought him up in a devout Seventh-day Adventist home where they imbibed in him biblical principles that he held on to tenaciously. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A few years after Dorothy's death, Doss remarried, and along with his new wife (Frances Doss), he would continue the ministry that he had started decades before with Dorothy (Sterner, 1999). Levi spoke with The American Legion about his memories of Doss. Frances died two years later in 2008. Cold, wet, sleepless nights, shivering in a muddy foxhole on the islands of the Pacific, had taken their toll. 2. That's where he first met Levi, a young Army veteran who studied at the University of Chattanooga and was commissioned as an officer. Who Is Desmond T. Doss's Wife? Desmond Doss was born on 7 February 1919, in Lynchburg, Virginia, The United States as Desmond Thomas Doss. 3. The. Nzg4OTBkNWM3MzM1NDc1ODY4NDhmN2FiYjMzNjFlOGExMTRjYjY4MWFlYTc5 Try again later. Desmond Doss was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman 71 years ago, on October 12, 1945. Also Known As: Desmond Thomas Doss Died At Age: 87 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Frances M. Doss (m. 1993), Dorothy Doss (m. 1942-1991) father: William Thomas Doss mother: Bertha E. Oliver children: Desmond Thomas Doss, Jr. ZTkyMGU5NzlmNDlmZGI0NmFmMDRjMWU5MzIzNmM5NTUxNDdlNGM1Y2IwY2Ew As earlier mentioned, Desmond Dosss parents were William Thomas Doss and Bertha E. Oliver Doss. when she died at the age of 70. Tragically, Doss's wife died during a car-accident in 1991. Desmond Doss was born in 1919 in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of William Doss, a carpenter, and Bertha Doss. The second best result is Desmond T Doss Jr age 70s in Ilwaco, WA. Desmond Doss", "Plaque dedication cements Desmond T. Doss legacy at childhood home", "Why does director Mel Gibson see 'Hacksaw Ridge' as a love story? Doss served in the United States during World War II and was a WWII veteran. His iron determination and unflagging courage resulted in at least 75 lives saved that day, May 5, 1945, his Sabbath. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Desmond and his wife had a home characterized by love, prayers, and trust in God. His death was announced by his wife, Frances, who said he had recently been hospitalized with breathing difficulties. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Frances May Sherman Doss I found on Findagrave.com. based on information from your browser. Desmond and his wife had a home characterized by love, prayers, and trust in God. The shrapnel tore into his leg and up to his hip. A time to plant and a time to harvest. [14] He underwent treatment for five and a half years losing a lung and five ribs before being discharged from the hospital in August 1951 with 90% disability. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. US Army medics awarded the Medal of Honor: Leepson, Marc (2008), "Wonder Man of Okinawa,", This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 03:09. Mother of Private. As our troops gained the summit, a heavy concentration of artillery, mortar and machinegun fire crashed into them, inflicting approximately 75 casualties and driving the others back. He was 87. Desmond Doss Funeral Slideshow March 2006 79,797 views Jan 25, 2021 1.3K Dislike Share Save Collegedale Pathfinders 193 subscribers Subscribe This slideshow is from photos that Pathfinder staff. NmVkMjg3MDBlYWZmMGY2ZmZkMjMyNmVkOTcyNGY4NTJmMmQ3NDVhZTA1NjEz ODg1ZDI5MGE0MGU4OWFkMDg3YjBlM2UxZTg1YjJmYjEyYjcwMjJmMDQwNjZj Doss is the subject of four biographical books: US soldier and Medal of Honor recipient (19192006), Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Military He enlisted on 1 Apr 1942. The war hero Desmond Doss died at the age of 87. In late April 1945, 26-year-old Doss and his battalion were called upon to help fight near Urasoe Mura, Okinawa, in a campaign that would be one of the last and biggest in the Pacific. ZTMyNjM4NzNmMzAxZjkxYjUwYjQ3OTg3MGJkZjczZGNkM2U3YTFkZTE3MzUx Dorothy was accidentally killed in an automobile accident in 1991. The burial for Mr. Doss was held on April 3, 2006, at Chattanooga's National Cemetery where his first wife is also buried. Desmond and Dorothy Doss were married in August 1942, just before he went into active duty. Then they attempted to court martial him for refusing a direct orderto carry a gun. NWRjMWNjMWY3ZTg2ODAxMjRjNDg5NDdkMDIzYWVkYWVmYTgxYjlkMmExMDRj Nzc3MzU1ZmZjYmM2ZmNkODA5YTQzNDc4NDJkMTk4YmY4ZGYzNzZlYmQ2OGQ0 Harold Edward Doss, 84, of Kearneysville, WV, died Tuesday,March 13, 2007 at his home. YjBjYWJlYTE5ZGIxZTQyZDRiNDZlZTI5NGJlNmJjM2VjMjU5MzAwYzEwODkx Eventually, the Americans took Hacksaw Ridge. Cause of death was not released. Verify and try again. He was willing to risk his life on the front lines in order to preserve freedom. Desmond first wife died from a car accident on November 17, 1991. ZDRjYjQyY2E5NzdkNGFmOGVlMWFmOTVkMzNkOTA3NjgwMTdjZDI2ZWQwYWUw Doss was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Lindsey. In fact, he refused to carry a gun. Honorary pallbearer will be Sid Argo. Y2Y1OWZhMmY1NTJjZmFiOWI5NGM1OTdhMjE5OTI3YTczYzQ1ZDlhYTZjZjRm In 1962, at the age of 42 years old, Dorothy was alive when on August 5th, actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe died in Brentwood California. Try again later. His act of faith earned him so much ridicule from fellow soldiers who jeered and laughed at him for his decision. With this, he was able to accomplish unimaginable things during his active years of service, most notably saving 75 lives in the heat of the Battle of Okinawa during the Pacific War. Awards He would spend most of the next six years in hospitals. Doss managed to remove more than 75 wounded marines from that region, dragging and carrying them one by one to take them to the American base, with the help of a rope. [14], Doss married Dorothy Pauline Schutte on August 17, 1942, and they had one child, Desmond "Tommy" Doss Jr., born in 1946. Yes. becomes full He was buried on April 3, 2006, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee, under military honors. Friends can be as close as family. Desmond T. Doss, Sr., a conscientious objector who won a Congressional Medal of Honor during World War II, died on March 23. When did Desmond Doss and Dorothy Schutte get married? He could have taken a deferment because of his job at the Newport News naval shipyard, but he chose to go, even though he had sworn as a boy to never touch a gun after witnessing his father pull oneon his uncle during an alcohol-influenced fight. Drag images here or select from your computer for Frances May Sherman Doss memorial. The Illinois native was the valedictorian of her high school class. They have also lived in Rising Fawn, GA and Rossville, GA. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. "You really deserve this. MTM2NDgyMTVmM2QzZGI3NjQ0ZmQ0OWZjOWU1ZWQ3YjUzMzVlNjdlZWYxZWMz He would choose to die so another could live. Introduction Desmond Thomas Doss (07 February 1919 to 23 March 2006) was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. Desmond T. Doss was born on February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. Desmond T. Doss, 87, Heroic War Objector, Dies. By Linden Chuang. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or . Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector, received the Medal of Honor for courage under fire. She later developed breast cancer and died in a car accident while Doss was driving her to a hospital in 1991. . He was also known to have a natural ability to understand and share the feelings of others right from his childhood. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Such was the character demonstrated by Jesus Christ. On May 7, 2019, the U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks in Hawaii was renamed the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic in honor of him. NjNkY2IzNzdhZjZlZTI5ZGI1NjM1ZGNjZWUwNTcxZjNlMGZiYzdhZjZhODU5 Family members linked to this person will appear here. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This browser does not support getting your location. President Harry S. Truman warmly shook the hand of Corporal Desmond Thomas Doss, and then held it the entire time his citation was read aloud to those gathered outside the White House on October 12, 1945. Though we cant lay our hands on the details of their union, Desmond Doss enjoyed a blissful marriage with his beautiful wife, Dorothy Pauline Schutte. In Desmond's mind, God said, "If you love me, you won't kill." NGZkMmRkNjI1YTQ3YmZlZWZkM2UxOWZhMjkzYjI4YmY3Y2M3NjljMDczNzI2 Still living. OGRkNzY4MDlhNDgzYzNhNDllZmIyM2Q1ZTNhYWE2OWUxYjJmNWQ1YTg5NDJj Periods of estrangement occurred. By Mike Haskew On April 1, 1945, the American X Army landed at Okinawa, just 340 miles from the home islands of Japan. This book about Desmond Doss was written by his second wife. From what is perceivable, the Doss family seemed to be a close-knit one who lived their lives according to the Christian faith. Just like his brother, Hal was a patriotic soldier who continued to fight even when the ship he was serving on was severely damaged on the 12th of April 1945. The average age of Military helicopters flew overhead in a tribute formation. M2RjY2M4MjYxYmJiM2ZhY2Q5MjJkYjZlN2UwOGRmMGNhMjRhOTdlOGJkZWZk With kindness and gentle courtesy, he treated those who had mistreated him. Dorothy died on November 17, 1991, from a car accident. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The next day, newspapers, in writing about the event, first used the word "telethon.". Doss later died in 2006. He earned the money being a professional War Hero. He was buried on April 3, 2006, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee, under military honors. Desmond had been raised with a fervent belief in the Bible. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions on Guam and in the Philippines. She was ruled to have died from suicide due to a drug overdose. The USS Lindsey is anchored by the Navy. It fell on May 5, 1945, a Saturday which was Doss' day of Sabbath. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frances Doss (33550088)? His parents had one other son named Harold. On 5 May, he unhesitatingly braved enemy shelling and small arms fire to assist an artillery officer. MzMzY2NlZDA1ZjVjYTBiZTJhODY4MDcxMmQxZjFlNGM5OTU0NTE4MjE4MmZm His commanding officers also wanted to get rid of the skinny Virginian who spoke with a gentle southern drawl. Doss further distinguished himself in the Battle of Okinawa by saving 75 men,[a] becoming the only conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during the war. For half of the day on the 5th of May, 1945, Doss worked tirelessly to ensure he saved a large number of soldiers. Desmond Doss Died on 23 March 2006, at his home in Piedmont, Alabama, after being hospitalized for shortness of breath. While World War II intensified, Desmond Doss found his rightful place in the medic unit where he ensured no life under his custody was lost. Photo byCourtesy of the Desmond Dose Council (all) Desmond Doss joined the United States Army on April 1, 1942. Husband/ Wife: Under Review: Child/ Kids: Not Available: Total Children: Not Available: Affairs/ Dating: Not Available: Desmond Doss NetWorth. She had been a Piedmont resident for the past four years where she was a charter member of Piedmont Seventh-day Adventist Church and was a retired accountant from the Wildwood, Georgia Hospital. Although he sustained a severe injury while doing this, the patriotic American stopped at nothing to rescue wounded soldiers from the Japanese forth, risking his own life in the process. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. For the rest of his life, he survived on a single lung, until it too failed. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. MGJhZmI3ODBjY2E5NDgxZWM2ZmM3MTE4YjUwNjc1ODFkNDNjMTkzOTAzOGJh Schutte family member is 74. Who is Dorothy Doss to you? A horse-drawn hearse carried the flag-draped casket to his gravesite and military helicopters flew overhead to give him a last tribute. Many saw him as a liability as it was said that a soldier without a weapon was not worthwhile. Desmond Thomas Doss (7 February 1919-23 March 2006), recipient of the Medal of Honor, was born in Lynchburg and was the son of William Thomas Doss, a carpenter, and Bertha Edward Oliver Doss, who worked at the Craddock-Terry Company shoe factory. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Harold Edward Doss, 84, of Kearneysville, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at his home. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Dorothy's lifetime. He was released 17 Jul 1946. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. MjRkYmIzMWJkNjExMjBiMDRjOGFkYzRiN2MzNWFjYmQ4Y2I2MjYyZDg1MTU3 Doing so, however, would be a tremendous injustice to the woman who was as much a champion of faith as her war-hero husband. On April 1, 1942, Desmond Doss joined the United States Army. The church wanted to honor Doss for standing strong in his faith despite facing great adversity. He was 87. He sailed into Ilwaco harbor in 2000 on his way to Costa Rica, and has been here ever since. At the White House on October 12, 1945, Desmond Doss was honored by President Harry S. Truman with a congressional medal of Honor as one of the best 431 uniformed men out of the 16 million who fought the war. A good instance was when he traveled several miles just to donate blood to an accident victim who wouldnt have made it otherwise. ZTFlMmQ2MjM5MTJmNDRhNThhMjk3NzVlZmRkYmFiOTRlN2I1NzgyMzk3NmQ2 How does Desmond meet his wife? Meanwhile, his brother Harold served aboard the USSLindsey.[9]. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? If you believe Wordfence should be allowing you access to this site, please let them know using the steps below so they can investigate why this is happening. Desmond Thomas Doss died at his home in Piedmont, Alabama, of a respiratory ailment on 23 March 2006 and was buried in the Chattanooga National Cemetery , in Tennessee. In 1991, Desmond's wife, Dorothy, was killed in an automobile accident. OTIxNWI0OWYwMjg1MzYwZDQwNzYwNzgyNDE4OWNkNjM0OTY1YWM3NTRiYWNi YTU0YzhlZjA0ZmM0NzhhZjVmYTk2M2JhZGQxYmYwMTMyNWE4YjhhNDAwNzkz . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Mrs. Doss was an Illinois native and had been a Piedmont resident for the past four years. One of these was placed around the neck of a young Seventh-day Adventist, who during combat had not killed a single enemy soldier. This is a carousel with slides. [3][4][5] His mother raised him as a devout Seventh-day Adventist and instilled Sabbath-keeping, nonviolence, and a vegetarian lifestyle in his upbringing. Doss refused to kill an enemy soldier or carry a weapon into combat because of his personal beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist. Dorothy was a US citizen born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. But it had to be in that order. Pallbearers will be David Hamilton, Darryl Freeman, Jimmy Woodfin, Sam Davis, Chuck Fender and Michael Abraham. ZDhhZTEzNjkyN2RkODFmMGU4NGJmZDM5YTAwMWFkN2YxODIwNjhhZTE2MGYx Because of this,Doss will continue to be remembered historically as the soldier who risked his life to save over 75 other soldiers. Doss died on 23 March 2006, at his home in Piedmont, Alabama. Year should not be greater than current year. While attempting to reach safety, he was hit by a sniper's bullet that shattered his arm. In the early 1980s, a school in Lynchburg was renamed Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was buried on 03 April 2006, in the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Desmond and his wife had a home characterized by love, prayers, and trust in God. As the war progressed, Dosss only weapon remained the Bible and his faith in God despite the fact that he was assigned to an infantry rifle company. Tennesseans are invited to join the inaugural ceremony and worship service for Tennessee Governor Bill Lees second inauguration on Saturday. 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Varnell Jr. Soldiers American Men Died on: March 23, 2006 place of death: Piedmont U.S. State: Virginia More Facts Recommended Lists: Mrs. Doss died at age 87 at Piedmont Health Care Center. Doss was wounded thrice during the war. Photo Credits The Desmond Doss Council 2022 TCO. In April 1942, Doss was drafted into the United States Army but refused to carry a weapon. Meanwhile, Desmond Doss brother Harold Doss served aboard the USS Lindsey. According to Wikipedia, Forbes, IMDb & Various Online resources, the famous War Hero Desmond Doss's net worth is $98 Million before He died. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Of the 16 million men in uniform during World War II, only 431 received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Next to the words, "Thou shalt not kill" was a drawing of Cain holding a club and standing over the body of his dead brother Abel. Desmond Thomas Doss ( February 7, 1919 - March 23, 2006) was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II and saved the lives of 75 men for which he became the only conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor during the war. Officers ordered an immediate retreat. N2FjNzYzYmI4MzFmNDc1MGEwMjc1MGJkMTgyMzJiOWU1ZmUzMTdiYTE5NzVm Johnson. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. At the age of 87, Corporal Desmond Thomas Doss died on March 23, 2006, after being hospitalized with difficulty breathing. After Dorothy died on the 17th of November, 1991 following a car accident, Doss remarried a couple of years later in July 1993 to Frances May Duman. On April 1, 1942, Desmond Doss joined the United States Army. 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