The most notable snipers in U.S. military history aren’t just legends – they include real soldiers, sailors and Marines who stood their ground with extraordinary courage. From battlefield snipers to record-setting, long-distance shooters, from war heroes turned public figures, these marksmen left a mark. US Marine Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Norman Hathcock II Hometown : Little Rock, Arkansas Nickname : "White Feather" Years of service : 1959-1979 Wars : Vietnam War, two tours Confirmed kills : 93 (