Unlikely Hero
Uploaded: May 26, 2014 | Entered: May 26, 2014 06:04:02
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The extraordinary story of this man's bravery was told in a documentary at 2:00 AM, beginning Memorial Day on an inspiring note.
Per the Internet:"Desmond Doss is the only person to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for non-combat achievements in World War II, and the first conscientious objector to receive the medal. As a medic in the Army’s 77th Infantry Division, he single-handedly brought 75 wounded troops to safety while under constant fire on Okinawa on May 5, 1945 .He received the military’s highest award from President Harry Truman on Oct. 12, 1945. The Army had estimated the number of men Doss saved on that day in May at 100, though the humble Doss stated that it couldn’t have been more than 50. The Army decided to split the difference, and put 75 on his citation. "
Exif: F Number: 7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.50, ExposureTime: 10/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 60, FocalLength: 10.90 mm, Model: C300Z,D550Z
Tammy M. Anderson
May 26, 2014
Michele Peterson
May 26, 2014
Deborah C. Lewinson
May 30, 2014
Debby #11055367
Teresa Burnett
May 30, 2014
Laura E. Swan
May 31, 2014
I don't believe in war but I know there is a time and a place for it. I just wish there never had to be such a thing.
True hero's and we must be full of care not to forget them!
Thank you for introducing him to me, Mare.
What a wonderful person to choose to dedicate Memorial Day to in your heart and now in ours.
Great Collage!
-Pommy Doodle Dandy :) #11057446
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