One of the first African Americans to become a U.S. Navy Master Diver
Carl Brashear
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/branch
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
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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70-kiloton hydrogen bombs near the town of Palomares, and one into the sea. CarlBrashear, the first African-American United States Navy diver, is involved in...
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