Memorial Page for John Glenn (née John Herschel Glenn)

Jul 18, 1921 – Dec 8, 2016(95 years)Died in:The James Cancer Hospital, Franklin County

American astronaut and politician

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Emoria lights a memorial candle for John Glenn's birthday.

Emoria

July 18th, 2026

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Mercury-Veteranen vor der Atlas-Rakete im Kennedy Space Center, 2002.

John Glenn im Anzug der Shuttle-Mission STS-95, 1998 – mit 77 Jahren zurück im All.

John Glenn zu Gast bei US-Präsident Ronald Reagan im Weißen Haus.

Senator John Glenn mit seiner Frau Annie, 1975.

John Glenn vor dem Mercury Control Center in Cape Canaveral, 1962.

John Glenn besteigt am 20. Februar 1962 die Kapsel Friendship 7.

John Glenn im silbernen Druckanzug des Mercury-Programms, 1962.

Offizielles Porträt des Astronauten John Glenn.

Nach seinem Überschall-Transkontinentalflug 1957 erhält Major John Glenn das Distinguished Flying Cross.

Biography

Birthplace

Cambridge, Guernsey County

Place of Death

The James Cancer Hospital, Franklin County

Nationality

United States

Religion

Presbyterianism

Burial Place

Arlington National Cemetery

Occupation(11)

politicianmilitary officertest pilotscreenwriteraircraft pilotastronautbusinesspersonmanagermusician film actor television actor

Awards(6)

Presidential Medal of FreedomPrincess of Asturias Award for International CooperationCongressional Gold MedalNational Aviation Hall of FameTheodore Roosevelt AwardUnited States Astronaut Hall of Fame

Spouse(1)

Annie Glenn

Education(2)

Muskingum UniversityUnited States Naval Test Pilot School

John Glenn (* July 18, 1921 in Cambridge; † December 8, 2016 in The James Cancer Hospital) was an american astronaut and politician. He was 95 years old. He was married to Annie Glenn. His education included Muskingum University and United States Naval Test Pilot School. His faith was Presbyterianism. He received 6 awards, including Presidential Medal of Freedom, Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Life Events

6 Events

Born in Cambridge, Guernsey County

1921

National Aviation Hall of Fame

1976

Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation

1999

Theodore Roosevelt Award

2008

Presidential Medal of Freedom

2012

Died in The James Cancer Hospital, Franklin County

2016

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Family Tree

Annie Glenn
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Resting place

Nationalfriedhof Arlington

Arlington

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John Glenn (née John Herschel Glenn). Forever remembered.