Carl Brashear
One of the first African Americans to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carl Maxie Brashear (January 19, 1931 – July 25, 2006) was a United States Navy sailor. He was a Master Diver, rising to the position in 1970, despite having his lower left leg amputated in 1966. The 2000 film Men of Honor was based on his life.
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Birth name | Carl Maxie Brashear |
Born | (1931-01-19)January 19, 1931 Tonieville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | July 25, 2006(2006-07-25) (aged 75) Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1948–1979 |
Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
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