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William John Knight

Biography of William John Knight

18. Nov 1929 – 7. May 2004(74 years)Died in:Duarte, Los Angeles County

US-amerikanischer Astronaut und Testpilot

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Hamilton County, Indiana

Duarte, Los Angeles County

United States

leukemia

Occupation(5)

military officer astronaut politician military flight engineer aircraft pilot

Awards(4)

Distinguished Flying Cross Harmon Trophy National Aviation Hall of Fame International Space Hall of Fame

Education(1)

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School

Offices & Positions(2)

member of the California State Assembly member of the State Senate of California

William John Knight (* 18. November 1929 in Hamilton County; † 7. May 2004 in Duarte) was an uS-amerikanischer Astronaut und Testpilot. He was 74 years old. He studied at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. He received 4 awards, including Distinguished Flying Cross, Harmon Trophy. His cause of death was leukemia.

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1929

Born in Hamilton County, Indiana

2004

Died in Duarte, Los Angeles County (leukemia)

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