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Biography of William Cameron McCool
23. Sep 1961 – 1. Feb 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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United States Naval AcademyNaval Postgraduate SchoolUnited States Naval Test Pilot SchoolCoronado High SchoolJohn F. Kennedy High School
William C. McCool (* 23. September 1961 in San Diego; † 1. February 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. His awards include Congressional Space Medal of Honor, NASA Distinguished Service Medal and Eagle Scout. He was buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery.
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4 Events1961
Born in San Diego, San Diego County
2003
NASA Distinguished Service Medal
2003
Died in Texas, United States
2004