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Carlos Norman Hathcock II (May 20, 1942 – February 22, 1999) was a United States Marine Corps (USMC) sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock's record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Lieutenant General P. K. Van Riper, Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command, congratulates Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Hathcock (Ret.) after presenting him the Silver Star during a...
- A Whole Company of North Vietnamese Army (NVA) Hathcock recalled a time he had the "misfortune" of running into an NVA infantry unit so new, even their uniforms were new.
- "The Cobra" -- a Communist Counter Sniper. The problem with being a legend is that pretty soon, someone is going to try to take you down. The NVA counter sniper who came for Hathcock was known as "The Cobra."
- "The Apache" In his interview with Maj. John Plaster, Hathcock is surprisingly lighthearted and confident about his memories, recalling them all in vivid detail.
- Infiltrating an Enemy Base. Getting in close with the enemy is always dangerous for any sniper. One mission to take down a high-ranking NVA officer required the sniper to get within arm's reach of some enemy patrols.
Nov 6, 2021 · Known as the Vietnam War's deadliest sniper, Carlos Hathcock once killed an enemy sniper through their own rifle scope from 500 yards away. Officially, Carlos Hathcock had 93 confirmed kills in the Vietnam War.
- Kara Goldfarb
Carlos Hathcock: The Legendary Sniper of the Vietnam War. By Kyle Carmean. The story of Carlos Hathcock has been passed down from Marine to Marine for the last 50 years. His missions and accomplishments continue to captivate both military enthusiasts and history buffs long after his death.
- Kyle Carmean
May 6, 2023 · “One shot, one kill,” that’s the sniper’s creed -- U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock became a military legend with 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam. His amazing feats have been...
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Jan 12, 2022 · Read on to learn more about Vietnam War veteran and Marine Corps sniper Carlos “White Feather” Hathcock, one of the best marksmen you may have never heard of. Who Was Carlos Hathcock? Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 20, 1942, Carlos Norman Hathcock dreamed of becoming a marine from a young age.
