5. CARLOS HATHCOCK 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. 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 Image Hathcock in November 1996 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