Bachelor of science in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University, 1955; master of science in aerospace engineering from University of Southern California, 1970; naval aviator from 1949 to 1952: he flew 78 combat missions over Korea; test pilot "X-15"; 1970 - 1971 Deputy Associate Administrator of Aeronautics, NASA Headquarters; since 1971 professor; later on he worked at CTA Inc., Lebanon, Ohio; hobbies: Flying, gliding; he was the first man to walk on the lunar surface; died following complications from cardiovascular surgery.