The power of prayer demonstrated at Okinawa
One of the most powerful scenes of Hacksaw Ridge is when Desmond Doss prays, “Help me get just one more, Lord.”
Conquering the Unconquerable
7 Ways to Raise a Child with the Faith of Doss
Review: Hero of Hacksaw Ridge
Read Desmond Doss’ official citation
What is the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Desmond Doss’ actions at Okinawa and beyond earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor – but what exactly does that mean?
Meet Desmond Doss: The early years
The unwavering faith and conviction Desmond demonstrated on the battlefield was not new – he showed those traits his whole life, even in his earliest years.
Meet Desmond Doss: An enlisted man
Meet Desmond Doss: The hero of Hacksaw Ridge
The men were ordered to withdraw but Doss refused – instead, he single-handedly dragged 75 wounded and dying soldiers to the ledge before lowering them to safety.
Meet Desmond Doss: After the war
For his heroic actions on the battlefield, this conscientious objector received the US Army’s highest honour.