Desmond Doss, the future U.S. Army medic and Medal of Honor recipient, is born in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The Battle of Okinawa, one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II, begins. The battle is where Desmond Doss notably performs his acts of heroism.
During the Battle of Okinawa, specifically at Hacksaw Ridge, Desmond Doss saves 75 wounded soldiers single-handedly without carrying a weapon.
Desmond Doss is awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for his extraordinary bravery and service during World War II.