About
First African American Navy Master Diver who helped recover a missing bomb for the air force, which led to receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
Before Fame
In 1954, he became the first African American to attend the Dining & Salvage School.
Trivia
After losing his leg while recovering a bomb, he became the first amputee to be certified as a U.S. Navy diver.
Family Life
He married three times and had four children, DaWayne, Shazanta, Phillip, and Patrick.
Associated With
Cuba Gooding Jr. portrayed him in the 2000 biopic film Men of Honor.
