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2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division Battle of Okinawa he saved 75 men atop the 96th Division—Maeda Escarpment or “Hacksaw Ridge” Thank you for your service!

 

A Soldier Named Desmond Doss

Help me save just one
They are so many
I have reason for no gun
I refuse the use of any
Use me to carry him
On my back to safety
It’s now dark, dim
Just one, help me
To what am I assigned
Why am I here, if not for Thee
These men are left behind
Show them mercy, I implore
To what extent, oh dear Lord
Please God, just one more
They are wounded, dying
Hear my plea, just one more

He was a conscientious objector  
He would be the first to be awarded the Medal of Honor
He for his actions in Okinawa for his service in World War II
His religious convictions as a Seventh-day Adventist
He refused to carry a weapon
He initially faced opposition, persecution 
He would be ridiculed from his fellow soldiers
He ultimately won their admiration by demonstrating courage 
He served as a combat medic
He refused to kill an enemy soldier
He chose military service 1942, at Camp Lee, Virginia
He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals with a "V" device
His exceptional valor in aiding wounded soldiers under fire, honored
He saved the lives of 75 wounded infantrymen
He was evacuated on May 21, 1945, aboard the USS Mercy
He was Corporal Desmond Thomas Doss (1919 –2006)

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Date: 9/26/2022 8:39:00 AM
Thank you Corporal D.T. Doss, and Anaya. My comments on the most recent poem was rejected ( internet issues in Africa?? Or worse??) But a short comment survived. Thx for your visits. Paz, Peace, Love
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Date: 11/29/2022 5:40:00 PM
Anil, I found you here. You're not the only fellow poet here who has issues on my site. Andrea and others do too. I so glad to see you, Hope you are well. Happy Holidays! ;D
Date: 9/21/2022 6:44:00 PM
A great story of a man of valor. Without recoursing to violence, without killing anybody, he exhibited great courage and with a heart of steel happened to save many ! Thanks for sharing this inspiring tale, Anaya !
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Date: 9/22/2022 1:52:00 PM
Loyalty to his men was shown through the grace of God. A wonderful hero. Thank you, for the visit Valsa!
Date: 9/14/2022 10:26:00 PM
Now this is all what poetry is about, informative, truth, honesty. The poetry the portrait, the words heartfelt. To my favourites, Anaya
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Date: 9/22/2022 1:51:00 PM
Loyalty to his men was shown through the grace of God. A wonderful hero. Thank you, Harry, for the kind comments and for the fave!
Date: 9/14/2022 9:04:00 AM
Great tribute to a worthy man. Best for a win.
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Date: 9/14/2022 6:22:00 PM
Thank you, Victor. I will visit you today
Date: 9/13/2022 4:16:00 PM
what a strong and loyal tribute you have done to this mazing man, winning wishes dear Anaya
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Date: 9/13/2022 8:27:00 PM
Hi Mystic Rose, he was loyal to the Lord and to his fellow soldiers, quite a special man to admire! Thank you, for the wishes ~Anaya
Date: 9/13/2022 3:38:00 PM
Thank you for sharing the story of this courage man and his service to his country, Anaya. Nice entry for the contest. Have a blessed week my friend. Bill
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Date: 9/13/2022 8:26:00 PM
Thanks Bill, glad for your visit and comments. Your friend in Calif. ~Anaya
Date: 9/13/2022 12:35:00 PM
I've heard his story and there is a movie made of it. Beautifully written Anaya depicting the horrors of war and the battles of the peaceful.
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Date: 9/13/2022 8:24:00 PM
Thank John Lawless, for your visit. He was loyal to the Lord and his fellow troops! ~Anaya
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