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Marcus Luttrell

マーカス・ラトレル

Mākasu Ratoreru

Aliases: Southern Boy / The One / The Lone Survivor

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1975-11-07 (Houston, Texas)
Nationality
United States
Languages
English
Residence History
Houston, Texas

Career

Occupations
United States Navy sailor, United States Navy SEAL, Author
Active Years
1999-2007
Affiliations
United States Navy, United States Navy SEALs, Lone Survivor Foundation
Memberships
Delta Tau Delta fraternity

Education

Willis High School
High school
Country: United States
Sam Houston State University
Period: 1998年まで
Country: United States
Left without graduating

Awards

Navy Cross
2007
Work: Operation Red Wings
Organization: United States Navy
Result: 受賞
Purple Heart
2005
Work: Operation Red Wings
Organization: United States Armed Forces
Result: 受賞
Bronze Star Medal
2005
Category: V device
Organization: United States Navy
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

2007 Non-fiction/Autobiography 389 pages

The lone survivor's account of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan, detailing the battle and loss of his SEAL team.

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Adaptations
  • [Film] Lone Survivor / Peter Berg (2013)
Translations
  • Japanese translation available

Bibliography

  • Lone Survivor (2007)
  • Service: A Navy SEAL at War (2012)

Health

  • Broken back
    2005年、オペレーション・レッド・ウィングス
    Severe injury, combat ineffective
  • Blown-out knees
    2006年、ラマディ
    Led to medical discharge
  • Femur fracture
    BUD/S訓練中、2000年
    Training setback
  • Shrapnel wounds
    2005年
    Multiple injuries

Legacy

Known as a Navy SEAL hero, his book 'Lone Survivor' became a bestseller and was adapted into a film. Founded the Lone Survivor Foundation to support wounded warriors.

In Popular Culture

  • Portrayed by Mark Wahlberg in the film Lone Survivor
  • Appeared in Range 15
  • Guest on Duck Dynasty

Trivia

  • Twin brother Morgan Luttrell is also a former Navy SEAL
  • His service dog DASY was killed, leading to pursuit of suspects
  • Underwent psychedelic therapy for service-related injuries