LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A piece of World War II hero Desmond Doss’ legacy is returning to Lynchburg, where his childhood home now serves as a place of healing for veterans.
Doss’ son, Desmond T. Doss Jr., is donating a display model of his father’s Medal of Honor to the historic home. The model was unveiled during a gathering of veterans from Lynchburg and surrounding communities.
Doss received the Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman for his bravery during the Battle of Okinawa, where he served as an Army medic…