FAQ About Desmond Doss
What specific actions during the Battle of Okinawa led to Desmond Doss receiving the Medal of Honor?
During the Battle of Okinawa, Desmond Doss exhibited numerous acts of valor, including rescuing 75 wounded soldiers from the battlefield under enemy fire. Despite lacking a weapon for protection, he creatively employed a rope and litter system to lower injured soldiers down a cliff to safety, demonstrating extraordinary bravery and selflessness.
