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Carlos Hathcock
Carlos HathcockCarlos Norman Hathcock II (20 May 1942 – 22 February 1999) was a United States Marine Corps 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 Marine Corps. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to long-distance shooting led him to become a major developer of the United States Marine Corps Sniper training program. He was honored by having a rifle named after him: a variant of the M21 dubbed the Springfield Armory M25 White Feather, for the nickname "White Feather" given to Hathcock by the NVA.
| Carlos Norman Hathcock | |
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Hathcock in November 1996
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| Nickname(s) | "White Feather" |
| Born | May 20, 1942 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | 22 February 1999 (aged 56) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1959–1979 |
| Rank |  Gunnery Sergeant |
| Unit |  1st Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Silver Star Navy Commendation Medal Purple Heart |
