Born
20 May 1944 in
Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, United States
Ancestors
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
23 Apr 2001
at age 56
in
Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
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Biography David Mathieson Walker is Notable.
David Mathieson "Dave" Walker (May 20, 1944 – April 23, 2001), (Capt, USN), was an American naval officer and aviator, fighter pilot, test pilot, and a former NASA astronaut.
1944
Born in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, USA.
1966
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy. During his Navy career, he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Legion of Merit, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, six Air Medals and the National Defense Service Medal.
Defense Superior Service
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Defense Meritorious Service
Air Medal
National Defense Service
1978
Selected by NASA in Astronauts Group 8 . [1]
1984
Flew on Discovery STS-51-A as Pilot with Frederick Hauck , Joseph P. Allen , Anna Lee Fisher and Dale Gardner . Awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal, his first of 4. [2]
STS-51-A
NASA Space Flight
1989
Flew on Atlantis STS-30 as Commander with Ronald Grabe , Mark C. Lee , Norman Thagard and Mary L. Cleave . Awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal, his second of 4. [2]
STS-30
NASA Space Flight
1990
Awarded the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal. [2]
1992
Flew on Discovery STS-53 as Commander with Robert D. Cabana , Guion Bluford , Michael R. Clifford and James Voss . Awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal, his third of 4. [2]
STS-53
NASA Space Flight
1994
Awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, his first of 2. [2]
NASA Distinguished Service
1995
Flew on Endeavour STS-69 as Commander. Robert D. Cabana , Guion Bluford , Michael R. Clifford and James Voss . Awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal, his fourth of 4. [2]
STS-69
NASA Space Flight
1996
Awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, his second of 2. [2] Retired from the Navy and left NASA to work for NDC Voice Communications.
NASA Distinguished Service
2001
Died in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
2007
Awarded the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal. [2]
Sources
↑ Wikipedia List of Astronauts, by Year
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Agency Awards Historical Recipient List
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