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Biography - Awards
Awards from the U.S. Navy
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Navy Astronaut Wings
May 3, 1965
Presented by Secretary of Navy, Paul H. Nitze.
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2 Navy Distinguished Service
Medals
Presented by the President of the United States through the Secretary of the Navy, not in the
name of Congress, to any person who, while in the Naval Service since 6 April 1917, has
distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of
great responsibility.
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3 Navy Distinguished Flying
Crosses
Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any person while serving with Air Corps of Army, Navy,
National Guard, or Organized Reserves, subsequent to April 1917, who distinguishes himself
by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight
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