Desmond t. doss biography

  • desmond t. doss biography

    • Desmond Doss

    US soldier and Medal of Honor recipient (1919–2006)

    Desmond Doss

    Doss, photographed prior to receiving the Medal of Honor in October 1945

    Birth nameDesmond Thomas Doss
    Born(1919-02-07)February 7, 1919
    Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
    DiedMarch 23, 2006(2006-03-23) (aged 87)
    Piedmont, Alabama, U.S.
    Buried

    Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Allegiance United States of America
    Service / branch United States Army
    Years of service1942–1946
    RankCorporal
    Service number33158036
    UnitCompany B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division
    Battles / wars
    AwardsMedal of Honor
    Bronze Star Medal (2)
    Purple Heart (3)
    Spouse(s)

    • Dorothy Schutte

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      (m. 1942; died 1991)​

    • Frances Duman

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      (m. 1993)​
    ChildrenDesmond Doss Jr. (b. 1946)

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