Gus Grissom was a veteran of which two wars?
World War II and Korean War
World War I and World War II
Vietnam War and Gulf War
Korean War and Vietnam War
Answer
Gus Grissom served in the United States Air Force and fought in both the World War II and Korean War. He flew 101 combat missions in Korea and earned several decorations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Grissom's military service helped to prepare him for his career as an astronaut.
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Apart from being an astronaut, Gus Grissom trained as a..?
As part of his Military service, Grissom was a recipient of which decoration?
What was the name of the mission during which Gus Grissom tragically died?
Who were the two other astronauts that died along with Grissom during the Apollo 1 pre-launch test?
In which year was Gus Grissom born?
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