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Biography of Desmond Doss
7. Feb 1919 – 23. Mar 2006(87 years)Died in:Piedmont, Calhoun County
American solder, pacifist, and combat medic; recipient of the Purple Heart medal, recipient of the Medal of Honor
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Desmond Doss (* 7. February 1919 in Lynchburg; † 23. March 2006 in Piedmont) was an american solder, pacifist, and combat medic; recipient of the Purple Heart medal, recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was 87 years old. His faith was Seventh-day Adventist Church. He received 5 awards, including Medal of Honor, Bronze Star Medal. He was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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3 Events1919
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia
1945
Medal of Honor
2006