The name refers to Desmond Doss, a United States Army medic in World War II who refused to carry a weapon on religious grounds and still rescued wounded soldiers under fire, later receiving the Medal of Honor. His story reached a much wider audience through the 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge, which made his name a shorthand for quiet bravery. On soundboards, the Spanish title Soldado Desmond Doss is searched by users looking for that tribute-style clip, and it remains in use for respectful edits rather than as a comedy meme.