In 1945, during World War II, a fierce battle raged on Okinawa's 400-foot high Hacksaw Ridge, where Medic Pfc. Desmond T. Doss risked his life to rescue 75 wounded soldiers, defying intense enemy fire. His heroic acts earned him the Medal of Honor and the respect of his fellow soldiers, who had initially ridiculed his faith and refusal to carry a weapon.
The Conscientious Objector
Desmond Doss, a US Army medic, made history as the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor.
