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William Cameron McCool

Memorial Page for William Cameron McCool

Sep 23, 1961 – Feb 1, 2003(41 years)Died in:Texas, United States

U.S. Navy Commander, NASA astronaut and the pilot of Space Shuttle Columbia which was destroyed during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere in 2003

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United States Naval Academy Cemetery

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military officerastronautaircraft pilotmilitary flight engineer

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United States Naval AcademyNaval Postgraduate SchoolUnited States Naval Test Pilot SchoolCoronado High SchoolJohn F. Kennedy High School

William C. McCool (* September 23, 1961 in San Diego; † February 1, 2003 in Texas) was an u.S. Navy Commander, NASA astronaut and the pilot of Space Shuttle Columbia which was destroyed during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere in 2003. He was 41 years old. His education included United States Naval Academy, Naval Postgraduate School, United States Naval Test Pilot School, Coronado High School and John F. Kennedy High School. He received a total of 3 awards. He was buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery.

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Born in San Diego, San Diego County

1961

Died in Texas, United States

2003

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William Cameron McCool. Forever remembered.