Noncombatant Conscientious Objector

A Noncombatant Conscientious Objector is someone who objects to combat service but is willing to serve in the military in a noncombatant role. For example, Martin of Tours served in the Roman military for many years before refusing to fight at the Battle of Worms in the 4th century. Other prominent Noncombatant Conscientious Objectors include Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Desmond Doss (WWII), Thomas Bennett and Joseph G. LaPointe (Vietnam), and Logan Isaac (Iraq).