American solder, pacifist, and combat medic; recipient of the purple heart medal, recipient of the medal of honor (1919–2007).

Born February 7th, 1919 in Lynchburg.

Died March 23rd, 2006 at 87 years old in Piedmont. ^[ref]

Desmond Llewelyn

Born September 12th, 1914 in Newport.

Died December 19th, 1999 at 85 years old

Desmond Tutu

Born October 7th, 1931 in Munsieville.

Died December 26th, 2021 at 90 years old

Desmond Harrington

Born October 19th, 1976 in Savannah.

Ossie Davis

Born December 18th, 1917 in Cogdell.

Died February 4th, 2005 at 87 years old

Ronald Speirs

Born April 20th, 1920 in Edinburgh.

Died April 11th, 2007 at 86 years old