Day: October 13, 2025

Unarmed Hero: The Story of Thomas W. Bennett, Vietnam’s Medal of Honor Conscientious Objector Medic

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The second conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor was Thomas W. Bennett, a United States Army doctor who was killed in action during the Vietnam War (April 7, 1947 – February 11, 1969). After frequently risking his life to rescue injured soldiers during operations in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, Thomas W. Bennett was awarded the medal. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after suffering fatal injuries during one of these actions in Pleiku Province. Thomas W. Bennett MOH Thomas W. Bennett was a friendly…

Desmond Doss Biography: The Conscientious Objector Hero of Hacksaw Ridge

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During World War II, Desmond Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) was a corporal in the US Army who worked as a combat medic for an infantry company. He declined to carry a weapon because of his religious convictions. For his actions in the Philippines and Guam, he received the Bronze Star Medal twice. By acting independently and saving an estimated 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa, Desmond Doss further distinguished himself. He was the first of only three conscientious objectors to be awarded the Medal of…