72 years ago today conscientious objector Desmond Doss receives Medal of Honor

[longknife]

I've served with CO's and have always had pride in their service, often far more faithfully than volunteers known as “lifers.” This story is about but one of many who gave their all in spite of their misgivings about serving their nation.







Take the time to read the citation @ 72 years ago today conscientious objector Desmond Doss receives Medal of Honor

 

[JakeStarkey]

My uncle and my dad knew Doss very slightly (they were in the 307th of the 77th), but they were part of the assault on Ie Shima, and both were wounded. They learned only through the rumor mill active at the hospital of Doss and his actions on the main island. He attained the dimensions of a demi-god by the time it was all over.

 

[Jackson]

He should be heralded in our History books! What a man! And pffft to those that say conscientious objectors are cowards!

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

I posted his story under my Military Hero's thread. I have nothing but respect for someone like Mr. Doss even though he did not believe in violence he still contributed to the war effort and saved many lives.

We had a guy in basic that waited until the last couple weeks of training to decide he was a CO. That guy was a real shitbag.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Some COs are COs because they are scared.

Others are the real deal.