callings of the archive

Conscientious objector Biographies

Every archived life recorded as conscientious objector, ordered by their place in the ledger.

Modern era

Frederick Sanger

August 13, 1918 – November 19, 2013

British biochemist (1918–2013)

Modern era

Desmond Doss

February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006

American solder, pacifist, and combat medic; recipient of the Purple Heart medal, recipient of the Medal of Honor (1919–2007) Un gran hombre en la vida militar.