The Legendary USMC Sniper Who Hit 16 Enemy Combatants in 30 Seconds on a Pitch-Black Night
By Damian Lucjan,
2024-03-04
In the realm of military achievements, certain service members earn accolades, garnering public admiration and commendations, with some even becoming the focal points of books or films. Chuck Mawhinney opted for a less conventional path. Serving as a sniper in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, he crafted an extraordinary career for himself, deliberately concealing it from his family, friends and even his wife.
Mawhinney's narrative remained shrouded in secrecy until it was brought to light by another individual, prompting him to not only confirm the account, but inadvertently reshape public perceptions regarding snipers.
Chuck Mawhinney was a skilled shooter
Charles "Chuck" Mawhinney, born in 1949 in Lakeview, Oregon, spent his formative years honing his hunting prowess alongside his Marine father, inheriting invaluable skills that would profoundly influence his future. Electing to pursue a career as a sniper , he completed high school in 1967 and enlisted in the US Marine Corps. In a departure from convention, he brokered a distinctive arrangement: deferring his training until after the conclusion of deer hunting season.
Upon graduating from the Scout Sniper School at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in April 1968, Mawhinney swiftly found himself deployed to Vietnam .
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