The Grave of Desmond Doss (and More!!!) | History Traveler Episode 69

Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee is the final resting place of many historic servicemen. Set on the hill where Ulysses S. Grant commanded the Battle of Chattanooga during the Civil War, this cemetery not only serves as the final resting place of Desmond Doss (made popular in the movie "Hacksaw Ridge") but also is the place where you can find members of Andrews Raiders who went on to be the very first recipients of the Medal of Honor. Tons of interesting history here!
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[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@veselchaky.1997]

Please translate it into Russian,if you can!

[@bethbartlett5692]

Very well done. 🇺🇸

[@EvanONS1]

If you want to do some more digging into the rich history of Chattanooga, I work at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. Andrews Raiders were actually headed to our station before they broke down. I'm sure we could work out accomodations for you.

[@damonthorne1910]

Desmond Doss went through Army Basic Training at Camp Jackson which later was renamed Ft. Jackson in Columbia, SC. There has been quite a few future Medal of Honor's winners that have gone through Camp Jackson/ Ft Jackson. There is also quite a few basic training Battalion Infantry Regiment's with a rich history of past wars/ conflicts such as the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Battalions of the 13th Regiment that dates back to the Civil War that was the 1st Union Battalion Regiment to the Battle of Vicksburg in Virginia.

[@desmonddossjr.8510]

Very nicely done Sir. A beautiful tribute to my father, the first medal of honor recipients, and the many hundreds of other veterans in their final resting place. Thank you, and much respect to you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. Thank you so much. You don't know how much that means to me to hear you say that. I appreciate the example of faith that your dad left behind for us.

[@ruskiepanda]

I first learned about your father when i watched hacksaw ridge. when i went through basic training in fall 2018 i saw it a second time from my first sergeant. he told us that he would've never been born if it wasn't for your father saving his dad's life in Okinawa on the ridge. he also told us that his father's only regret was not being able to thank your dad before he died in the 90s.

[@amandawhisnant622]

Sir, thank you so much for your father and his strong faith and for his service to our country. Words cannot express how deeply proud we as Americans are of your father

[@ramasitasagala6413]

As a Adventist church member I truly inspired by Desmond Doss and may strengthen my faith. We'll see him in the bright morning someday

[@danielminer3774]

Great thanks to your father for what he did during WW2. May he Rest In Peace🙏🏻.

[@bigshowradio_550]

Desmond and my father were lifelong friends. Desmond and Dorothy were visitors in our home. I heard those war stories exchanged several times. They corresponded by letters over the years along with many phone calls. Being a teenager, I didn't know at the time, what an important man he was. He was just another war buddy of my dad's. He was soft spoken and always complimented my mother on her delicious meals she would prepare. It was thrilling to see his story immortalized in Hacksaw Ridge.

[@ruskiepanda]

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -General Patton

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@williammclaughlin2946]

Amen.

[@marksmith4892]

Seems appropriate to do both.

[@22lyric]

@@marksmith4892 Just gonna post that!

[@jimgjmn-mpbccollins6995]

I'm sure they are up in Heaven!!!

[@corrupted_quotes9206]

I started to cry after seeing the grave site of Desmond Doss his story and his commitment to save 75 men without a weapon is admirable and I'll be honest his phrase of God help me save one more is still stuck in my head may his soul Rest In Peace

[@kathleenamatangelo3713]

I have met Desmond Doss. He was not a large man, but what a huge heart!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

He seemed like a very humble man. Wish that I could’ve had the opportunity to meet him.

[@paulposey1162]

Doss humbles me, no only is he a great American, but a great person. American has never produced a greater person, God bless him.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Amen to that

[@rogerhall4303]

As a fellow Virginian and Christian, I have such deep respect and admiration for Desmond Doss, for anyone who stays true to their convictions. Grateful for the movie that brought his story to more people.

[@chloerodgers692]

My father and I just visited Desmond Doss's gravesite here. God bless you Mr. Doss. We were on our way from Florida to Indiana and wanted to pay our respects to a great man.

[@MM-qi5mk]

Mr. Desmond Doss was an amazing American. He knew he didn’t have to take another life to do his part and do it well. The story of what he did in the Pacific is even outstanding when it comes to cinema. The heart he showed plus the Faith he had on that ridge should live on forever in Americans’ minds. RIP Desman Doss MOH WW2

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Amen to that.

[@BHuang92]

Not only was he a good American soldier, he was a great human being! He brought in not only wounded American soldiers but also tried to save some Japanese ones.

[@jgonzalez101]

Amen, Amen!

[@suecrane3987]

Cemeteries are wonderful, yet poignant, history lessons. We should never forget our past.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Amen to that.

[@shanktonlewis9408]

Desmond Doss is in Heaven. Truly the highest honor a man can receive.

[@gideoncampbell8335]

In my opinion there’s no need to deface ANY monument.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Completely agree.

[@ellebee8476]

And that's why no one ATOLL asked for your trash ass opinion Suh! Lol

[@Michael-mr2qp]

@@TheHistoryUnderground yesss!! lets celebrate horrible people !! those statues need to be in museums

[@Stopsign32v]

@@Michael-mr2qp Do you realize it isn't celebrating anyone? It's showing history. What is the difference between statues existing in museums or anywhere else? Do you think because Germany still has the concentration camps for people to see, they are somehow celebrating their existence? It is people like you and a lot of others that are so close minded and ignorant to this. And it is also people like you that will allow things like this to happen again. When people are educated with history, they know not to relive it. Bad people will be bad people regardless if a statue exist or not. It's a shame...

[@Michael-mr2qp]

Stopsign32v it is people like you who are so closed minded and ignorant to other people’s pain and struggles. Why should confederate statues stand? They were traitors to the union and the losers of the war. I guess germans should place statues of hitler or statues that commemorate the Soviet Union in Berlin.

[@kc9602]

"Please Lord! Just let me get one more!" A True Hero. Rest Easy Cpl Doss. Per Ardua.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@dianebrewer6531]

I like that the German soldiers are in a spot where ancestors can come visit the graves. And know that their ancestor was given a nice burial spot even though they were enemies.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Completely agree.

[@carlnash7200]

I don’t know if I could have the amazing courage Desmond Doss had. Truly an American Hero.

[@debbiewilliams8762]

Thanks for sharing. I love, Desmond Doss. He is my hometown hero from Lynchburg Virginia.💜❤️

[@kyleschannel6252]

Am I the only one who clicks like on this channel before I even watch an episode?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha!

[@kysersose3924]

I usually wait until I'm about half way through the videos so that nobody can say that I'm just "playing favorites" with my "Likes" and that I actual did watch it. Another outstanding video, Bravo Sir.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

@@kysersose3924 - Appreciated more than you know. Thanks!

[@nimitz1739]

Kyle's channel I do too. Not playing faves. We just need to support good channels like this.

[@aslooijer]

Kyle's channel nope

[@Shawnroberts1980]

I have wanted to visit this grave since watching the movie. I watched the interview with him where he says "I just kept saying Lord, let me save another one". How can you not get emotional with that. What a hero. Truly the greatest generation. Thanks again for another great video.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@darrylyusko8615]

Great video! As a 1st ID Combat Medic Vet, I’ve always admired Desmond Doss’s dedication and miraculous duty!🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@cliffright1142]

I have a different slant on how I see these type videos. Having been in the military so many years and having come from a military family reaching back to the Revolutionary War, I believe all soldiers whether friend or foe deserve the respect of eternal rest. Why, so many of these monuments fall victim of vandalism is absolutely beyond my comprehension. We step forward when our respective nations make the call. It’s called nationalism and deserves our respect and honor. Thanks once again for a great video. I just can’t say enough about your contribution to history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. That really does mean a lot.

[@allencollins6031]

Patton would agree.

[@TermiteUSA]

I agree too. You can't place such high value on your own heroes without knowing in detail what they were up against.

[@Phineas1626]

Nationalism has caused a lot of conflict and contributed to the deaths of tens of millions. I’m afraid such sentiment is misplaced.

[@mernarodway7301]

Thank you Cliff. Thank you & your family for your service to & for our country.🇺🇸

[@gregsayre4700]

James Gamble was in the war of 1812 and On May 20, 1836, he was commissioned Brigadier General of the 6th Brigade of Militia of the State of Tennessee. He died in Chattanooga on 28 Dec 1874 (aged 81) this is his original grave.

[@timothymcknight9485]

Thanks, Greg for having that information!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for digging that up! Mystery solved 🙂. Always learning something!

[@gregsayre4700]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Findagrave is my friend

[@generaldexter5482]

Wow! Amazing how long he lived. Thanks for your input!

[@Shield.148]

@@TheHistoryUnderground "Digging that up..." LOLOLOLOLOL

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

1982 I was stationed in Okinawa where I attended the 7th Day Adventist Church named for Desmond Doss. I was given a tour of the battlefield where he saved the lives of at least 75 and possibly 10-20 more men in that battle.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. I’d love to visit there someday.

[@glendavertner8906]

Thank you for your Service

[@kennethjones500]

Thank you for sharing this information, very important, courage under enemy fire

[@22lyric]

@Burt Hulbert thank you for your service. Must have been so meaningful to see where this hero did the unbelievable.

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

@@22lyric you have no idea. Those cliffs he scaled and lowered the men down while being shot at? There was still bullet marks in the older concrete walls

[@22lyric]

I watched a documentary about Desmond about 15 years ago. I was so surprised I had never heard of him before! I also saw the movie based on his life Hacksaw Ridge. I tear up every time I think about him. Makes me sick when I think about the sleazy celebrities and sports star that our culture puts on pedestals. There have been and ARE real heroes. Our military , law enforcement and first responders.

[@georgeannedwards9064]

Pot

[@abigailschumacher3196]

My 4th Great - Uncle Oscar J. Morehouse was wounded at the Battle of Lookout Mountain, died of his wounds and is buried in this cemetery.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow! How fascinating. Thanks for sharing that.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

My respects to you and you great uncle.

[@JohnnyReb]

Found his military record: Oscar J. Morehouse Residence Scotch Grove IA; 19 years old. Enlisted on 8/14/1862 as a Private. On 9/15/1862 he mustered into "H" Co. IA 31st Infantry He died of wounds on 12/18/1863 at Chattanooga, TN He was listed as: * Wounded 11/24/1863 Lookout Mountain, TN (Severe wound in right leg, amputated) Other Information: born in Michigan Buried: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN Gravesite: D-858 Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion - The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War - Various Cemetery listings on the internet. "Love and tears for the blue, tears and love for the grey." Lest we forget.

[@rankenranken6005]

My great great grandfather was saved by Desmond dos, I know this as he had a dairy. But unfortunately, he died due to blood loss and is also buried in this cemetery

[@DanielDiaz-ll8wt]

I want to thank your 4th great uncle for his service, and for fighting for our freedom, if he could see that the country he fought for is still free and the best country on earth he would be proud that he fought for the freedom of his country (America) the great. And our flag was still there thanks to your uncle he is now resting with those who also gave their lives for our freedom.

[@WBDE]

The steam locomotive depicted on the monument, the 'General' was preserved and last used in the 1960's by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. The locomotive that chased down the 'General' was named the 'Texas' and was recently cosmetically restored at the North Carolina Transportation Museum and is on display in Atlanta.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow! I'll have to check that out. Thanks!

[@WBDE]

@@TheHistoryUnderground You may be interested in the video showing the restoration of the 'Texas' at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnyle6JmgLqbp5Y

[@mcwilliams4546]

It’s at the civil war museum in Kennesaw

[@jimscardino2603]

With everything going on these days with people tearing down statues and defacing monuments it brings tear to my eye when I watch your videos showing the respect to our soldiers and telling the stories of our history. I love our country and your channel helps me feel proud as a citizen. Thanks. 🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks so much. I have a deep respect for all parts of history. Hopefully it’s something that’ll catch on 🙂

[@alien6495]

I can’t stand the fact that our history is being taken down just like ISIS did. I would say more but rather not start something.

[@charliec5449]

The story of Desmond Doss is one every American should know. A true hero.

[@palerider4015]

As a Brit, I have found the stories surrounding the American Civil War particularly fascinating, because over here we only ever read about the main battles and protagonists. As with any conflict, learning about the individual stories of heroism, hardship and endeavour brings the Human reality of war home to me and gives me a context in which I can relate to. For me, this makes the events that took place so interesting and gives an extra dimension to the history. It’s not about facts and figures, it’s about the experiences of those that lived through it.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Glad that you found it interesting. I’ve got some plans to hit some other Civil War sites this summer.

[@palerider4015]

The History Underground ........ I’ll look forward to watching more. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into the channel. Stay safe 👍

[@caryhouse7096]

I could watch and listen to your videos all night. I've been teaching high school history for 25 years - you Sir, have a gift.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks. Appreciate that and the 25 years that you’ve put in to help stamp out ignorance. History education is more important now than ever.

[@MikeyD22]

I suffer from horrible inner ear and vertigo problems thus am unable to travel to most of the places you display in your videos. I can't thank you enough for providing me with a chance to visit them virtually. I consider it the next best thing to being there. Keep up the wonderful work and many thanks again!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That really does mean a lot to me to hear you say that. Thanks so much for that.

[@22lyric]

@MikeyD22 yes, we get to see everything (rewind if needed) informative narration, and no long drives, no weather issues. We get to see this in the comfort of our home!

[@fredc2000]

I live in Chattanooga, and have paid my respects to Desmond on more than one occasion, along hundreds of other heros buried there. A true honor for me. Beautiful, meticulously kept Cemetery.

[@haroldj.kennedy7300]

Seeing the grave site of Desmon Doss was a wonderful moment of this video!!

[@radarmike6713]

You would have thought Desmond Does would have been hurried in Arlington. But he never stopped surprising people his entire life. From showing a conscientious objector could do as much and more than a combat fighter. To where he chose to be burried.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty cool story. I think that the family decides where the burial should be but yes, I can see where a good argument could be made for him to be at Arlington.

[@melanieinsaskatchewan7964]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Doss qualifies on at least 4 criteria to be considered for internment at ANC.

[@caseybass5544]

His family requested for him to be buried there cause it was closer to them

[@benhancock8143]

My Great Great Grandad fought with the 35th Tennessee Infantry Reg. And was Captured at Chattanooga and sent to a POW camp in Indiana.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow! Imagine the stories that he had.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

My Grt. Grandfather, and his 2 brothers walked 20 miles to Demossville, Tennessee, and joined. They were from Kentucky.

[@MC14may]

As British ex-military and recipient of the Miltary Cross I can honestly say the guy making these videos oozes passion is informative and the videos are well made.

[@philliphathaway4399]

Am I they only one who looks forward to more episodes?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I think that you and maybe four or five others.....which includes my mom 😅. Seriously, thanks. Appreciate it more than you know.

[@ChrisAldridge]

From one historian to another, thank you for your work. I really like how you just tell the facts and don't put your own opinions into things. Every American should watch your material. I think it will make some of them think better about our nation.

[@andreguillette6293]

Wow Desmond Doss , what more can anyone say about such a great American and Human Being. I loved the movie and have seen it many times but when i read some of the info out there on this great man i was even more amazed by his actions and his humbleness. Amazing !! Great video Brother and thank you again.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

We could use more men like him 🇺🇸

[@_hellohello5025]

Movie was toned down sad. ,

[@chaotictattoo]

I do civil war reenacting but I was never in the military. But one thing in my life that will surely make me teary eyed is cemetery’s with graves of fallen soldiers.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It definitely conveys the sacrifice.

[@jamescalhoun3936]

What a beautiful place to visit. A lot of great men buried there. In a cemetary there is always peace to gather your thoughts.

[@bradleyc8414]

Wow- thanks for sharing a great tour. The movie Hacksaw Ridge physically moved me. Desmond Doss was truly an angel of mercy in a meat grinder of a battle. My late Dad served on LSM-99 at the Battle of Okinawa and his brother was on the Destroyer USS Barry that was damaged beyond repair by kamikaze plane attacks. His brother was fortunate and survived the battle and war.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I had a few uncles whose ships were hit in that battle. Just a nightmare all around.

[@bradleyc8414]

The History Underground “The History Guy (Because History Deserves to Be Remembered)” posted on his uTube channel a tribute to the U.S. Navy at the Battle of Okinawa. It’s really well done.

[@desmonddossjr.8510]

@@TheHistoryUnderground while my Dad was on Okinawa, his brother Harold was aboard a ship shelling the island. Neither knew the other was close by until after the war.

[@larrygutman9785]

I found this interesting. I knew Desmond and his wife Dorothy and I am in the car with their son right now.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow! Well I hope that he likes the video :)

[@larrygutman9785]

@@TheHistoryUnderground He hasn't seen it yet. We are on the way back from Mexico to Washington. He is deaf so I won't try to show it to him now.

[@MMJohn247]

I remember giving Desmond Jumper cables for his car when he visited The National Foundation of Patriotism..That was years ago..

[@r.kitt.3987]

Highly doubt that

[@roystark4484]

A true hero! May God bless Desmond Doss soul. From Roy in southeast Texas

[@garytodd5605]

As an American Legion member and so blessed to be able to honor those military members that have passed. By participating in the honorguard. As a rifelman. I have yet to be a part of an honor guard ceremony that the playing of taps at these ceremonies doesn't bring tears to my eyes reguardless wether i knew the deceased being honored or not. The flag presentation to the ceremonie is always a very touching moment.

[@MikkyTee]

It’s a shame you can only click the like button once. Fabulous history. Really like the way you tell the story to such a high standard already. 👍🏼

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for that!

[@jerseymike4135]

Well done. How anyone can give this a "thumbs down" is beyond me.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@UttaButta89568]

Just the Japanese snipers that couldent shoot him

[@nancyhansen7484]

I am addicted to your channel. I have always enjoyed learning historical things. I can say that, as an elderly, disabled person, your channel is the only way I’ll be able to visit these places you take us to. When I was younger I visited Gettysburg.and we hired a battle expert to drive us through the battlefield and teach us what occurred, where it occurred and who was involved. I truly felt it was a spiritual experience. I was delighted when I was able to “revisit” it with you. Thank you so much.

[@tzazarizona2676]

Really impressed by your presentation, I am a veteran of the USN and nearing the end of my life's journey, I have chosen to be laid to rest in a national cemetery with my fellow comrades.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! 🇺🇸

[@hdjoe88]

Another great presentation by you. I got chills when I saw the Doss tombstone. Please keep up your great work. We need people like you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you kindly. I really appreciate the kind words.

[@davidtuley5898]

I have a Great, great, great Uncle who fought with the C.S.A. died there. He a medical orderly/stretcher barer. His older brother was there also. He was wounded, survived and went on to fight thru the rest of war. Their last name was Tuley

[@Justice4547]

The world needs more men like Desmond Doss.

[@royalgem6379]

Seventh-day Adventists around the world are proud of this man!

[@jasonjarvis3594]

My wife and I were just here about 7 or 8 months ago and didnt even know most of this stuff. I mainly wanted to stop here on our way to Florida cause I'm a WWII nut and wanted to see Mr. Doss's grave marker but this is amazing. We walked/drove past most of this and didnt even know it.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It's a pretty amazing cemetery. Lots of history there.

[@JuzG85]

Love that I share the same birthday as Desmond Doss!! As an Australian I came upon his story through the movie but I definitely hope to visit the grave of a true hero one day.

[@butchyshoe]

Love the Aussies!!

[@cruzsevilla867]

A real hero and man...God bless him...forever 🙌🙏❤

[@yotefan2095]

An absolute hero. His story should be told forever!

[@PatriotAcresinTexas]

Simply beautiful! Thank You for taking us along and honoring their lives.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@chief7174]

Thank you for this. I am a big history geek and retired military. Thank you for showing the German and Italy graves as well. Most Americans are unaware we inter foreign troops just like other counrties do for US troops. We as humankind need to remember and honor all regardless of which side you are.

[@wacobob56dad]

“Help me Lord to get just one more”. Glad to know you, Desmond.

[@richardlerch1431]

my parents are buried there thank you for your great coverage of it a true place of honor

[@jimmiecox2496]

Coin's on a soldiers head stone has a significant meaning. Leaving a penny is a way to show you visited the grave. A nickel means you went to boot camp with that soldier. A dime means you were in his unit and a quarter means you were present when he was killed. As I understand it, larger coin's mean you survived the battle because of that soldiers sacrifice.

[@melanieinsaskatchewan7964]

And highly frowned upon to even touch a coin already resting on the headstone.

[@edthered1971]

May there souls and all the souls of the fatefully departed rest in peace 🙏

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@MiJacFan1]

Amen.

[@EdwardPeter1]

Doss became so loved & respected, much because of his intense moral fibre. I don't know whether I could be a good a man/soldier, just look at his grave with all the glorious tributes!

[@TheDennys21]

What a guy Desmond was, he's my hero!

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

That was really great! Thanks for taking me there. To think that Grant was standing right there with troops overseeing the battle and then all the other history that came along with it. I started to think of those German POWs who died because of the Spanish Flu. I can only imagine their families were wondering where they were and they were probably only reported missing. How long could it have possibly taken for the families to find out what really happened? It could have been more than a generation to say the least. Thank you so much and keep up the good work and be safe out there brother. See you later!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼 Glad that you enjoyed it!

[@jhanny4337]

Thank you for keeping history alive!!! We will never know where we're going unless we know where we've been!!! The WORST war in all of American history Brother against brother... NEVER FORGET!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Gotta keep telling these stories so that they don't fade. Thanks!

[@marks8603]

Desmond Doss is the reason you NEVER MESS WITH DOC!!

[@graemecouch5010]

A Man Truly Deserving Of The Medal Of Honour !

[@LostHarlequinTV]

I remember going a decade ago to the actual location of the great locomotive chase in Georgia. Even went to the museum and saw the train itself. It was an amazing experience

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I actually had planned on going to that museum but it was closed down due to the pandemic. Next time!

[@JJherne]

In the case of Desmond Doss, the Medal of Honor just doesn't quite seem enough. The very definition of bravery and self sacrifice.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed. It almost seems superhuman what he accomplished and went through.

[@kysersose3924]

Very, very true. However, I don't think that any epitaph seems enough to describe the bravery and self sacrifice of any solider unturned in that hallowed ground.

[@aussiedownunder4186]

I was a extra in the court martial scene in Hacksaw Ridge sitting behind Sam Worthington an Vince Vaughan. The two day shoot was went well talking to Sam Vince Mel and Andrew Garfield was superb as Desmond Doss. I am sure if Desmond was alive to see his Biopic I am sure he would be pleased but very modest about the whole thing. RIP DESMOND GOD BLESS YOU!

[@giselecomeans2091]

Definition of a true hero!

[@karenwright9123]

Thank you for honoring our war dead!! Proudly served my country in the U.S Army. It is a commitment to freedom,and protection of the ideals of honorable Americans. For God and country the fight goes on!!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@MindOfJigsaw1]

Your channel is hands down some of the best Battlefield and history tour videos I have ever seen. I've been brought to an emotional tears several times watching your videos. Im not in the military but I love American History and it just warms my heart what alot of these men have done. Thank you for making these videos.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow. That really does mean a lot to hear you say that. Thank you so much.

[@monumentstosuffering2995]

Desmond was probably the finest person who ever lived. He Is the ultimate human role model of course.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed.

[@ferdberffle]

I grew up in the SDA church. Desmond Doss was my childhood hero.

[@josephaldana4140]

Love the history behind this sacred ground but most of all where Desmond Doss is laid to rest he is truly a hero

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@JoedemadioMinecraft]

Very great to see you took the time to pay tribute to Desmond. His medals were stolen twice after the war, which is a shame. I'm already looking forward to the video where you are actually going to Okinawa and Hacksaw Ridge yourself

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I hope that comes sooner rather than later. Didn't know that his medals were stolen. That is awful.

[@kysersose3924]

@@TheHistoryUnderground When you go to Hacksaw Ridge, will you be allowing "Groupies" to follow you?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! That’d be a fun trip. I think that people would be bored as heck watching me bumble around as I try to film these things 😅

[@stacybarker9949]

The name Marion A. Ross on this monument is the man that founded the little town Christiansburg OH that I am from. There is a memorial marker on the main road (St. Rt. 55) going into town with a blurb about him. I find all of this history extremely fascinating and so glad that I happened on to your channel.

[@thomassamuel9388]

Thank you for showing his grave , Came to know about him only after watching the movie, what an extraordinarily faithful man of God.America was a far better country in the days gone by to have produced such men.Whenever I remember him the words in Psalm 91 comes to mind "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at your right hand;but it shall not come nigh thee."

[@joshuatharpe9397]

Definitely one of my favorite cemeteries outside of Arlington. Great video

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really enjoyed it there. Lots to learn.

[@volrath247]

This channel is gonna pop off sooner or later. Content is amazing here. The coherent informative and intriguing stories, some beautiful cinematography and just honestly wholesome content being presented by a genuine whole hearted down to earth guy. This was probably my favorite channel find in the past couple years. Keep it up dude

[@RAKKAR7]

I've been sharing it. The more of us that do, the more that will come!

[@nathenruble4473]

He was my history teacher in highschool and my basketball coach in middle school. One of the best men I've met in my life.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. That really does mean more to me than you know. Thanks!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that, man. Thanks!

[@nancydouthit2614]

My grandmother and grandfather are buried there. My grandfather served in the Army in WWII. 35th Infantry. It’s a beautiful cemetery. Great video, love your content.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

That must have been special seeing desmond's grave mate. What a magnificent human being.

[@KH-fj8wq]

Ironically I watched the Movie Hacksaw ridge only a week ago, an amazing guy. This was an amazing Video JD, thank you for sharing and paying respect. Bless you

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Nice! So glad that you enjoyed it.

[@Leopard-tx5wj]

I feel like I'm looking at the presence of God when I look at his grave.. What a true hero, saving countless lives during the war in the Pacific, not even attempting to defend himself against attacking Japanese.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Well said.

[@kramotakra]

what a great comment!

[@mikewinings4120]

They all deserve the medal of honor,even civilian, thanks for the video

[@haukepowers]

the monument for the WW1 German soldiers was very touching and thoughtful...soldiers are human , regardless of the side they serve...very wonderful monument....thank you to those who erected this....bless their souls...

[@firemedic5100]

Have never been there. Thanks a lot. Now I have to go.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It’s worth it! Thanks!

[@rixplace1374]

My thanks. the foto of the US flag in the opening shots, flying hi and waving bravely, caught my heart. You Sir have an instinctive way to honor sites as these. Would that we all could bend a knee and shed some tears in honor of these long ago brave souls. A distant cousin died on his landing craft before he had a chance to reach the sand.I visited his grave at the US Cemetery at Colleville. I placed my bike along side his grave, knelt and shed more than few tears for his memory. An old Frenchman who lived nearby, saw me an asked if the grave was that of my father.I said no sir distant relative.'AH', he said. 'I come out here and talk my boys I will talk to him also.. Cemetery's can really break one's heart. There was a movie made many years ago about the train napping of the General, I saw it as a child as soon as I saw the locomotive I knew it was the General

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you for those words. I appreciate that more than you know.

[@kennethjones500]

Mayor of Murphy, N C Bill Hughes G G uncle was conductor of the train when it was stolen that morning

[@billyruprecht9581]

Jacob Parrott was the first man to be awarded the first Medal of Honor. He was from Ohio. Born in 1843 in Fairfield County and died died in 1908 in Kenton, where he is buried in Grove Cemetery.

[@oWallis]

So much history, I love it. The cemetery my grandfather is buried at has 3 or 4 men who fought in the Revolutionary War, and there's also quite a few graves with the Daughters of the American Revolution plaque

[@briand4000]

Truly beautiful in every way. Thank you so much for your wonderful tributes to our past.

[@Mondo762]

Thank you so much for this video. It was especially interesting. BTW - My Great Grandfather (58th Alabama) and his brother were captured at Missionary Ridge. Then spent 2 miserable winters at Rock Island Prison. The relatives said that when he came home he was never the same.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh my gosh! What a crazy story that those guys must have had. Wow!

[@glendavertner8906]

My 2 times Great grandfather's brother, Moses Woodfin was also captured at Missionary Ridge and imprisoned at Rock Island, Illinois. Moses also survived it.Google that Union POW Camp, it was just as bad as Andersonville. You never hear about these camps in the Civil War Documentaries.

[@joanphilbin8210]

This is so interesting. I have read the book about Desmond Doss, called "The Unlikeliest Hero". Wow! What he went through before the men in his group realized who this man really was, and what he would do for them, while at the front lines. God really blessed Desmond, and through him, his buddies.

[@texascop]

What a beautiful ceremony, God Bless the American Heros and a civilian who rest there.

[@cosmictulips1678]

i love seeing the change on the gravestones. it's good to know that their spirits were able to cross through the underworld and that there are people keeping the memory of them alive.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It is encouraging to see that people have paid the respects.

[@jpavlvs]

The film The Great Locomotive Chase,1956, starred Fess Parker as James Andrews. It's a Disney film.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yes. Haven’t seen it yet. Seems like a modern version would really do well.

[@timorvet1]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Its funny, the song "Chattanooga choo choo" sung by the Andrews Sisters, started playing in my head as I watched this, yes I know it has nothing to do with this story.....its so cool how memories are triggered.

[@jamesvoss6877]

My 3x great grandfather, and his brother fought at Chattanooga with the 33rd Alabama Infantry. My GGF was wounded here, recovered, and later was killed in action defending Atlanta. The Western theatre of the war has always interested me for those reasons. Great video, and keep up the good work.