Desmond Doss
(1919-2006)

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, recipient of the Medal of Honor (1919-2007) – Desmond Doss was born in Lynchburg (Independent city in Virginia, United States) on February 7th, 1919 and died in Piedmont (City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in Alabama, United States) on March 23rd, 2006 at the age of 87. Today Desmond Doss would be 105 years old.

Age

how old was Desmond Doss when he died?

Desmond Doss died in 2006 at the age of 87.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 7th, 1919 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Lynchburg Independent city in Virginia, United States
Death Date	March 23rd, 2006 (Thursday)
Death place	Piedmont City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in Alabama, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Desmond Doss

Birthday

When was Desmond Doss born?

Desmond Doss was born on February 7th, 1919.

Death

When did Desmond Doss die?

Desmond Doss died on March 23rd, 2006 at the age of 87 in Piedmont (City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in Alabama, United States). Today Desmond Doss would be 105 years old.