Biography of Walter Schirra

Wally Schirra (* 12. March 1923 in Hackensack; † 3. May 2007 in La Jolla) was an american astronaut. He was 84 years old. His education included New Jersey Institute of Technology, United States Naval Test Pilot School, United States Naval Academy and Dwight Morrow High School. He received 10 awards, including Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal. His cause of death was myocardial infarction. He was buried at sea.