Hacksaw Ridge (2016): The True Story of Desmond Doss, the Conscientious Objector Who Became a War Hero**
In 1945, Doss was sent to Okinawa, Japan, where he served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa. The battle was one of the bloodiest of World War II, with over 240,000 casualties on both sides. Doss’s unit, the 307th Infantry Regiment, was tasked with securing a strategic ridge, known as Hacksaw Ridge. hacksaw ridge 2016
Doss’s bravery and selflessness during the Battle of Okinawa earned him the Medal of Honor, which was awarded to him on October 12, 1945. The medal was presented by President Harry S. Truman, who praised Doss for his “outstanding bravery and heroism.” Hacksaw Ridge (2016): The True Story of Desmond