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My Favorite War Hero

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:19 pm
by telaquapacky
Desmond Doss, PFC was an Army medic in WW II and the first conscientious objector ever to be awarded the congressional medal of honor for valor in combat, and he never touched a weapon.

Check out the trailer for the documentary film about this remarkable man at

http://desmonddoss.com

The film is called “The Conscientious Objector.” I found the film and Doss' story very impressive.

My Favorite War Hero

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:31 am
by Bothwell
Of the only three victoria crosses awarded with bar two were won by medics for saving lives rather than taking them