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Desmond Thomas Doss was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, to William Thomas Doss (1893–1989), a carpenter, and Bertha Edward Doss (née Oliver) (1899–1983), a homemaker and shoe factory worker. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] His father served in the Army during World War I , he was awarded the Silver Star , and he later suffered from PTSD.
For Doss' main theme, which was reminiscent of a Gregorian chant, he chose two bassoons and two cellos for a two-part melody that harkens back to his Virginian roots. The cue was underpinned in later iterations turning out to be a love theme, that was heard during the war scenes as Doss yearned to return to his wife, Dororthy.
The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for service above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of ...
LaPointe, known to his family as "Guy", was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio.After graduating from Northridge High School in 1966, he moved to nearby Clayton and worked as a mail carrier in Englewood.
Desmond Ridder became an impact player for the Cincinnati Bearcats from the moment he stepped on the field in 2018. He has developed so well over the past few years that he’ll be considered a ...
The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film directed by Terry Benedict about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. Due to his religious convictions as a Seventh-day Adventist, Doss refused to carry a weapon.
Tuesday was Artie Doss' 60th birthday. He decided to give himself a present: retiring as principal of Lanphier High School in Springfield.
Desmond Doss (1919–2006) – conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman [260] [261] and subject of the Hollywood biopic Hacksaw Ridge [262] Jovie Espenido – Police Chief Inspector of Philippine National Police in the Philippines under President Duterte's war against drugs program [263]