Carlos Hathcock the best Marine GYSGT ever!!!

Hathcock was a hero - not so much because he racked up so many kills, but because of his selfless devotion to duty and to the lives of his fellow Marines. Hathcock set an example that will hopefully live for many, many future generations of American soldiers.
 
GySgt Hathcock embodied many of the traits that make a great Marine.

But let's not forget GySgt Dan Daly, GySgt Ernest Janson, and (of course) Lewis Burwell Puller who enlisted but was later commissioned.

US Marines have distinguished themselves in combat for more than two centuries. If you review the Records of Congress, you will find a preponderance of US Marines among the recipients of the CMH, and Capt. Smedley Butler who received it twice. Say "Thank You!" to a Marine.
 
He was a influence on my enlistment for sure. By the way, Silent Warrior is a good book about him to, because it sheds more light on the sniper life in vietnam opposed to just Gunny Hathcock.

My team is here in Gannon supporting 3/7 kilo, the company that Cpl. Dunham was with when he gave his life. He's a modern hero for sure.

-Max
 
i used to sit up at the gun show at the monroeville expo-mall in the 80,s and thats where i met mr hathcock, he was there promoting his book and posters. at first i didn,t believe it when a friend told me who and what he was, a quite, unassuming man of small stature who would not bring any attention to himself in a crowd. i got to talk to him several times at the next few shows, and i even have a picture of him and i together shaking hands. what a honor that was.at a time in our history when hero,s were scarce he lived up to that american ideal. tho we both served in that war we never met untill at monroeville,but i wish we had. rest in peace , GYSGT CARLOS HATHCOCK, eastbank.
 
I met Carlos Hathcock in 89 or 90 when I attended All Navy in Va. I don't know if the Gunny came out before or after the last shot of the day. It was explained to me he loved to be around shooters and it didn't much matter if it was Navy shooters or Marine shooters. Gunny Hathcock did have a small white feather neatly placed on his ball cap. I know there was discomfort for him being a hot day. But he gladly chatted with anyone who would talk to him. He was with us for a couple of hours at least. Gunny Hathcock had a slight build, but he looked ten feet tall to me.

Gunny Hathcock signed a copy of his book for me. Shorly after the Gunny's death, my wife decided I no longer needed the book. She still owes me.
 
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The fact that Gunny Hathcock's favorite pistol, in his later years, was a G21, leads me to believe that he was truly Einsteinian, as well as a great Marine. :)
 
The gentlemen could shoot, no doubt about that, both in Compitiotion and in the Flield in SE Asia.

Only three people Offically have more confirms then he does. One army and two other marines.
 
All named were deserving as truly great men - I would add one more - Lou Diamond. I was TDY at great Lakes Naval Hospital late September, 1951, and took over his care his last days.

I was just acquainting myself with the patient's charts when a three star general came in with a case of beer to share with that Marine sergeant and I became clear on who he was.

He was one tough Marine and was more interested in getting medicine to cure him than medicine to keep him comfortable but any cure wasn't to be had and I did keep him comfortable.
 
Scorch, Gy.Sgt. Dan Daly also was awarded the CMH on 2 separate occasions.

They are truly the Marine Breed.

Goodnight, Chesty, where ever you are.
 
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