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   How many lives did Desmond Doss save?

   • Army medic Desmond Doss had found a way to single-handedly rescue roughly 75 of his wounded comrades while under heavy mortar and gunfire. Doss estimated the number of lives he saved to be 50, but his commanding officer wanted to credit him with saving 100 lives, so they compromised at 75 (Library of Virginia).

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   Was Desmond Doss a hero?

   • Though he refused to fire a gun, Desmond Doss became one of the most legendary soldiers of World War II — and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa. If you called him a hero, Desmond Doss would’ve likely corrected you.

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   Where is Desmond Doss buried?

   • He is buried in the National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The HACKSAW RIDGE is the extraordinary true story of Christian Army Medic Desmond Doss who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, miraculously saved 75 men in one night without firing or carrying a gun. Lionsgate is releasing the film nationwide on November 4, 2016.

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   What happened to Doss?

   • A few miles away from the ridge, a Japanese grenade landed in the foxhole that Doss and a few wounded soldiers were hiding in. Doss went to kick the grenade away to save his fellow Soldiers, but it detonated and left him with deep leg lacerations.

   Desmond Doss Saved Over 75 Lives All While Refusing To Carry a Gun

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   Why did Desmond Doss join the Army?

   • Desmond Doss joined the Army as a combat medic because he believed in the cause of World War II. But as a Seventh-day Adventist, he had also vowed not to kill. Desmond Doss is credited with saving 75 soldiers during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific — and he did it without ever carrying a weapon.

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   How did Doss survive a battle?

   • Merely surviving the battle was an impressive enough feat, but Doss managed to save dozens of his fellow soldiers’ lives along the way. He deflected enemy grenades, ultimately sustaining a nasty injury in one of the grenade blasts, as he made his way to wounded soldiers who needed his help.

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   Oct 12, 2016 · How many men did Desmond Doss save on the ridge on Okinawa? Army medic Desmond Doss had found a way to single-handedly rescue roughly 75 of his wounded comrades while under heavy mortar and gunfire. Doss estimated the number of lives he saved to be 50, but his commanding officer wanted to credit him with saving 100 lives, so they compromised at ...

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   Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions Private First Class Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty.

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   Nov 4, 2016 · Desmond Doss is credited with saving 75 soldiers during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific — and he did it without ever carrying a weapon. The battle at Hacksaw...

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   Nov 6, 2021 · Though he refused to fire a gun, Desmond Doss became one of the most legendary soldiers of World War II — and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa. If you called him a hero, Desmond Doss would’ve likely corrected you.

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   Oct 8, 2017 · The HACKSAW RIDGE is the extraordinary true story of Christian Army Medic Desmond Doss who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, miraculously saved 75 men in one night without firing or carrying a gun. Lionsgate is releasing the film nationwide on November 4, 2016.

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   Aug 29, 2023 · During his grueling 12 hours at Hacksaw Ridge, Doss saved the lives of 75 people – including his captain, Jack Glover. After being shamed and ridiculed by his fellow troops for his religious beliefs and his objection to violence, Doss was suddenly being lauded by those very same men.

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   Desmond Doss had unflinching courage during WWII that helped him save over 75 lives. Learn more about the unlikely hero.