carl brashear

Carl Maxie Brashear (born on January 19, 1931) was the first African-American to become a United States Navy diver, in the early 1950s. On January 17, 1966, he suffered an accident while on duty, which left him without a leg. After a long struggle, he became the first amputee to be certified as a diver, in April 1968. He was born in Tonieville, Larue County, Kentucky (USA). Brashear retired from the U.S. Navy in 1979 as a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) and master diver. He then served as a civilian employee for the government and retired in 1993 with the grade of GS-11. In 2000, Brashear's military service was portrayed by Cuba Gooding, Jr. in the film Men of Honor.

Decorations and medals

Stillwell, Paul. The Reminiscences of Master Chief Boatswain's Mate Carl Brashear. Annapolis, MD: United States Institute. 1998.

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