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WHAT: Members of the media are invited on Thursday, Nov. 10, 10:00 – 11:00 am to a private viewing of a display showcasing personal items once belonging to Desmond Doss, on whom the film “Hacksaw Ridge” was based.

The collection of memorabilia was bequeathed to Loma Linda University after Doss’ death in 2006. Items on display include Doss’ decorated uniform, the Congressional Medal of Honor and other awards and honors received during his lifetime.

Lori Curtis, chair of the department of archives and special collections will be on hand to talk about the history and significance of the memorabilia.

The items will be on display at Loma Linda University beginning Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Heritage Research Center inside the Del E. Webb Memorial Library.

WHEN: 10:00 – 11:00 am, Thursday, Nov. 10

WHERE: Heritage Research Center inside the Del E. Webb Memorial Library, 11072 Anderson St, Loma Linda.

Street parking is available on Anderson Street or University Ct.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Briana Pastorino, 909-558-8357 or bpastorino@llu.edu.

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Loma Linda University Health includes Loma Linda University's eight professional schools, Loma Linda University Medical Center's six hospitals and more than 900 faculty physicians located in the Inland Empire of Southern California. Established in 1905, Loma Linda University Health is a global leader in education, research and clinical care. It offers over 100 academic programs and provides quality health care to over 40,000 inpatients and 1.5 million outpatients each year. A Seventh-day Adventist organization, Loma Linda University Health is a faith-based health system with a mission "to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ."

Press Contacts

Briana Pastorino - Manager, Public Relations