Carlos norman hathcock ii 20 may 1942 23 february 23 1999 was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Never to take more than one shot from one location, listen, look, be aware of surroundings. Retired gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock is likewise skeptical of oswalds alleged shooting feat. Carlos hathcock set the bar for us marine snipers during the vietnam war with 93 confirmed kills. Carlos hathcock historical records and family trees.
His example paved the path and shown the light for an endless number of fellow snipers which continue to follow in his path to this day. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. Carlos hathcock polished his skills until he couldnt get it wrong. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. Carlos hathcock was a genuine vietnam war hero and an undisputed legend in the u.
White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii, who was recognized as the most successful sniper in the vietnam war with more than 93 confirmed kills. When retired marine corps gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii died at the age of 57 on feb. In one of his last missions on a tour in vietnam, he crawled nearly two miles to kill a vietnamese general and escape. With a record of 93 confirmed kills but an estimated body count of between 300 400 enemy soldiers, hathcock terrorized the north vietnamese army nva and the viet cong. Carlos hathcock ii was a united states marine corps sniper with a record of 93. It deals with his heroism that earned him the silver star medal and it includes the tributes he received after he retired from service. He was raised in wynne, arkansas, by his grandmother, after his parents divorced when he was 12 years old. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. The missions undertaken by this man are simply unbelievable and if it wasnt for the corroborative evidence and genuine quality of this book id have trouble believing them. He was fond of guns from a young age and started hunting with a. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii is believed to have attained the highest number of recorded. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open.
A recipient of the silver star, he is a legend within the usmc. One day during a forward observation mission, hathcock and his spotter encountered a newly. At a young age, carlos norman hathcock ii would go into the woods. During the vietnam war, marine corps veteran carlos hathcock had 93. The hathcock award is named in honor of gunnery sergeant carlos n. According to terms of fair use, the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational. Hathcock trophy famous snipers in history pictures. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. Hathcock, carlos norman gunny, ii encyclopedia of arkansas. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas.
Official kills had to be witnessed by an accompanying officer as well as the spotter. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. That is the snipers creed and no man in any war embodied it more than gunnery sgt. He has been described as the most famous american military sniper in history.
Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can. As far as carlos hathcock an amazing man with challenges off the battlefield that rivaled those on it. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life of. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache woman. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marine corps. Carlos hathcock ii had 93 confirmed kills during the vietnam war. He grew up in rural arkansas, living with his grandmother after his parents separated. Hathcock ii, usmc, died monday at 57 in virginia beach, after a long decline in the grip of the only enemy he wasnt able to kill. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. Marine corps sniper instruction school at quantico, virginia. In chris own words, carlos hathcock was the greatest american sniper. See more ideas about vietnam war, usmc and military history.
Gysgt carlos hathcock the american sniper of the vietnam. During two tours in vietnam, he was credited with 93 confirmed kills. Others have had more confirmed kills, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the marine. He was honest, tactful, considerate, courageous, quietly proud and determined in all things and all places from the range to the. A native of little rock, arkansas, gunnery sergeant carlos n. White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii, who was recognized as the most successful sniper in the vietnam war. In vietnam he was credited with 93 confirmed kills.
She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps. In one of his last missions on a tour in vietnam, he crawled nearly two miles. He went to live with his grandmother after his parents divorced and taught himself to shoot and hunt as a young boy. Carlos hathcock s longest mission best snipers series book 1 by robert f. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u.
Hathcock ii award is presented to recognize an individual or organization who, in the opinion of the small arms division executive board, has made significant contributions in operational employment and tactics of small arms weapons systems which have impacted on the readiness and capabilities of the united states military or law enforcement. Hathcock was soon a member of the usmc rifle team, and in 1965 he won the wimbledon cup, a yard individual match fired at the national matches in camp perry, ohio. With a record of 93 confirmed kills but an estimated body count of between 300 400 enemy soldiers, hathcock terrorized the. Apache was a female viet cong sniper and interrogator known as apache, because of her methods of torturing us marines and arvn troops and letting them bleed to death. Known to his fellow soldiers as gunny, hathcock had ninetythree confirmed kills as a sniper during the vietnam war. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in geyer springs, pulaski county.
The book details carlos hathcock s multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. Hathcock joined the marines in 1959 at age 17, and ended up in vietnam in 1966 after winning the. Carlos was born on may 20, 1942, in little rock, arkansas, us, to carlos and agnes hathcock. Sep 06, 2019 usmc gysgt carlos hathcock ii photo courtesy. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. Hathcock trophy famous snipers in history pictures cbs news. Written in true chandler format, this volume covers, from beginning to end, the story and tales of a true marine corps legend and last american hero.
The story of a vietnam sniper with 93 confirmed kills is the stuff of legend. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. The hathcock award national defense industrial association. Carlos hathcock 1942 1999 carlos hathcock in biographical summaries of notable people carlos hathcock was born on may 20 1942, in little rock.
Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the winchester model 70. One of the most lethal snipers in history, he even repeatedly succeeded in killing snipers sent to hunt him. Carlos norman hathcock ii was born on 20 may 1942 in little rock, ar. Raised by his grandmother for the first 12 years of his life, money was an issue. This articles headline was modified on 962019 and was originally written by mike perry. May 04, 2018 carlos hathcock joins the the marines. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend.
His partner, captain edward james land, manned the spotting scope, while hathcock hit her with both of the rounds that. Though this was partly out of necessity to feed his family, hathcock also dreamed of enlisting in the army. Gysgt carlos norman hathcock ii military hall of honor. The sniper with a steadfast aim saturday, february 27, 1999. Wimbledon cup winner united states marine corps sniper gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii long trang du kich interviewed by maj. Two books were written about his exploits and a movie called. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the marine corps. The cover art is just as well done as the book and the detailing is extraordinary. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. The sniper with a steadfast aim saturday, february 27.
Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii is believed to have attained the highest number of recorded kills in the history of the united states marine corps usmc. Hathcock ii used his uncanny marksmanship in vietnam to record more than 300 hits, and how he dragged six of his unconscious buddies away from a. He was the only child of carlos and agnes hathcock. He began hunting and shooting to put food on the table using his. 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. Carlos hathcock is a legend of marine corps history. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. Carlos norman hathcock ii was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills, hence the book. Jul, 2010 gunnery seargent carlos hathcock, pictured here, zeroes in on one of his 93 confirmed kills.
This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general. This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy. Marine sniper carlos hathcocks three important vietnam war missions in the mid1960s with details not commonly known. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. With drea garcia, thom tran, carolyn zanelli, brett r. Hathcock, ii, usmc, a career marine who dedicated his life to the service of this country in both the military and law enforcement communities. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the united states marine. Carlos norman hathcock ii 20 may 1942 22 february 1999 was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills.
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