Carl Brashear

Carl Brashear
Birth nameCarl Maxie Brashear
Born(1931-01-19)19 January 1931
Tonieville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died25 July 2006(2006-07-25) (aged 75)
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1948–1979
RankMaster Chief Petty Officer
Battles / warsKorean War
AwardsNavy and Marine Corps Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Carl Maxie Brashear (19 January 1931 – 25 July 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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