Gus Grissom
American astronaut (1926–1967)
Gus Grissom was born on April 3, 1926 in Mitchell and died on January 27, 1967 in Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 34, aged 40. Recorded occupations: air force officer, astronaut, test pilot, mechanical engineer, flight instructor and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Purdue University and Mitchell High School. Honours include Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Congressional Space Medal of Honor, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, National Aviation Hall of Fame and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame. Member of National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Mercury Seven.
- Born
- April 3, 1926 · Mitchell
- Died
- January 27, 1967 · Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 34
- Age at death
- 40
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- air force officer, astronaut, test pilot, mechanical engineer, flight instructor, writer
- Education
- U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Purdue University, Mitchell High School
- Honours
- Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Congressional Space Medal of Honor, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, National Aviation Hall of Fame, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 48 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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