[PAR] [TLE] Desmond Doss [SEP] 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 distinguished himself in the Battle of Okinawa by saving 75 men, becoming the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for actions above and beyond the call of duty.  He is also the only conscientious objector to receive the medal during World War II and the only conscientious objector to receive the award who was not killed in action.  For separate earlier acts of valor Doss was twice awarded the Bronze Star.  Desmond Doss has been the subject of books, a documentary and the 2016 Hollywood blockbuster "Hacksaw Ridge". [PAR] [TLE] The Conscientious Objector [SEP] The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for service in World War Two.  His religious faith, Seventh-day Adventism, did not permit him to carry a weapon.  For his stance he at first faced opposition and sometimes persecution from commanding officers and ridicule from fellow soldiers, but ultimately won their admiration while demonstrating enormous courage and saving many lives as a combat medic.
[PAR] [TLE] Desmond Doss [ SEP ] 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 distinguished himself in the Battle of Okinawa by saving 75 men , becoming the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for actions above and beyond the call of duty . He is also the only conscientious objector to receive the medal during World War II and the only conscientious objector to receive the award who was not killed in action . For separate earlier acts of valor Doss was twice awarded the Bronze Star . Desmond Doss has been the subject of books , a documentary and the 2016 Hollywood blockbuster " Hacksaw Ridge " . [PAR] [TLE] The Conscientious Objector [ SEP ] The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss , a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for service in World War Two . His religious faith , Seventh - day Adventism , did not permit him to carry a weapon . For his stance he at first faced opposition and sometimes persecution from commanding officers and ridicule from fellow soldiers , but ultimately won their admiration while demonstrating enormous courage and saving many lives as a combat medic .
Hacksaw Ridge is a documentary about Desmond Doss who was unable to carry a weapon due to his what?
Hacksaw Ridge is a documentary about Desmond Doss who was unable to carry a weapon due to his what ?
faith
faith