Biography of Richard Gordon

Richard F. Gordon (* 5. October 1929 in Seattle; † 6. November 2017 in San Marcos) was an american astronaut. He was 88 years old. His education included University of Washington, Naval Postgraduate School and United States Naval Test Pilot School. He received 5 awards, including Distinguished Flying Cross, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.