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Desmond Doss: A WW2 Hero
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Desmond Doss was a WW2 hero. He saved about 75 men without firing a single bullet or even caring a single weapon. I believe that Desmond is one of the most remarking WW2 soldiers. He was considered a objector. An objector is a soldier that refuses to carry or use a weapon in battle. Desmond was the first soldier to receive the medal of honor for actions above and beyond the call of duty.

Desmond was raised a Seventh-day Adventist, his mother was one also. This is the reason he would not carry a weapon because of his religious beliefs. He was a medic and the Army made Doss’ life hard during his training. He was harassed and was verbally abused. He was considered a slacker, called the weakest link.

In the spring of 1945

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