Carl Brashear | |
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| Birth name | Carl Maxie Brashear |
| Born | January 19, 1931 Tonieville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | July 25, 2006 (aged 75) Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1948–1979 |
| Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer |
| Battles / wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
Carl Maxie Brashear (January 19, 1931 – July 25, 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.