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Timeline
By: Dominick Kehr and Alexis Smith
1919
Life began
Desmond Doss Was born February 7th, 1919. He was born in Lynchburg Virginia
1942
He Enlisted In 1942, April 1st
On August 17, he was married Dorthy Doss and lived on a farm as a carpenter. At this time, it was during The Great Depression so he joined the army to help support his family.
1945
Battle of Okinawa
He was apart of the Okinawa siege but he did not kill
Tried to take hacksaw Ridge but turned south.
While his platoon left he stayed and saved over 75 men including some japanese soldiers.
1946
Birth of a new
Tommy Jr. Was born
1976-1988
Overdosed
Overdosed on medication and lost his hearing
Regained hearing in 1988 from a cochlear implant
1991-1993
Death and Life
In 1991 His wife Dorthy Doss died from a car crash.
He remarried 1993 to a women by the name of Fances May Duman
2006
Life after war
Desmond Died at the age of 87
He couldn't follow his dream job as a carpenter due to a bad arm
Had many illnesses
Helped with donations