What is Edward H. White II's middle name?
H. White
Edward H. White II date of birth:
November 14, 1930
How old was Edward H. White II when died?
36
Where was Edward H. White II born?
San Antonio, Texas
When did Edward H. White II die?
January 27, 1967
Where did Edward H. White II die?
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, United States
Edward H. White II body shape:
Average
What color are Edward H. White II's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Edward H. White II's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Edward H. White II gay or straight?
Straight
What is Edward H. White II's ethnicity?
White
What is Edward H. White II nationality?
American
What is Edward H. White II's occupation?
Astronaut
Short Biography
Edward Higgins "Ed" White II (November 14, 1930 – January 27, 1967), (Lt Col, USAF), was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. On June 3, 1965, he became the first American to "walk" in space. White died along with his fellow astronauts Virgil "Gus" Grissom and Roger B. Chaffee during prelaunch testing for the first manned Apollo mission at Cape Canaveral. He was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal for his flight in Gemini 4 and then awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor posthumously.