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A fighter pilot in Worl War II and the Korean War, he received the Flying Cross 6 times.
John Glenn was a United States Marine Corps aviator.
John Glenn was a Boy Scout as a youth.
John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth on Febuary 20, 1962 :)
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John Glenn was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses for his military service as a pilot during World War II and the Korean War.
Glenn's AwardsA fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, he received the Flying Cross 6 times.5
A fighter pilot in Worl War II and the Korean War, he received the Flying Cross 6 times.
Yes, John Glenn received several medals throughout his distinguished career as an astronaut and U.S. Marine Corps pilot. Notably, he was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Additionally, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 for his contributions to space exploration and public service.
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Glenn Cross has written: 'An experimental attempt to improve the reading habits of intermediate grade pupils' -- subject(s): Psychology of Reading, Reading, Reading, Psychology of
Glenn E. Odekirk has written: 'HK-1 Hercules' -- subject(s): Hughes Flying-boat (Seaplane), Pictorial works
John Glenn held the rank of Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He was a distinguished astronaut, and after his military career, he served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio. Glenn is best known for being the first American to orbit the Earth and later became the oldest person to fly in space during the Space Shuttle Discovery mission in 1998.
John Glenn's interest was in aviation and space exploration. He was a decorated pilot in World War II and the Korean War before becoming an astronaut and the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. Glenn's passion for exploring the skies led him to have a long and distinguished career in the field of space exploration.
Yes, but this distinguished American has done SO much with his life that nickname(s) would be unavoidable. A veteran of two wars, serving in three branches of the US military in 24 years, this first American to circle the globe in space was also a winner of FIVE Distinguished Flying Crosses. His Korean War exploits in the new F9F Panther jet interceptor included 63 combat missions, which gave him the experience of coming under a lot of flak. He successfully returned to base twice with over 250 flak holes in his ship, gaining him the dubious nickname of "Magnet Butt". As a former Marine Pilot, he EARNED the nickname "Devil Dog", and in 1953 was flying a F86F that he named "MiG Mad Marine".Please see the related link below for more inforamtion on this Astonishing American Hero.