Bruce McCandless II
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Bruce McCandless II
Summary
Bruce McCandless II is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on June 8, 1937[3]. He died in Conifer[4]. He died on December 21, 2017[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], astronaut[7], aircraft pilot[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,080 views/month, #6,773 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Bruce McCandless II was born in Boston[2].
- Bruce McCandless II passed away in Conifer[4].
- Bruce McCandless II was born on June 8, 1937[3].
- Bruce McCandless II died on December 21, 2017[5].
- Burial took place at United States Naval Academy Cemetery[11].
- Bruce McCandless II held citizenship in United States[12].
- Bruce McCandless II worked as a military officer[6].
- Bruce McCandless II worked as an astronaut[7].
- Bruce McCandless II worked as an aircraft pilot[8].
- Bruce McCandless II worked as an engineer[9].
- Among Bruce McCandless II's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[13].
- Bruce McCandless II was educated at Stanford University[14].
- Bruce McCandless II's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[15].
- Bruce McCandless II's education included a stint at Woodrow Wilson Classical High School[16].
- Bruce McCandless II was educated at University of Houston–Clear Lake[17].
- Bruce McCandless II received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
- Bruce McCandless II received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal[19].
- Bruce McCandless II received the National Defense Service Medal[20].
- Bruce McCandless II received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal[21].
- Bruce McCandless II received the NASA Space Flight Medal[22].
- Bruce McCandless II received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal[23].
- Bruce McCandless II is recorded as male[24].
- Bruce McCandless II's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Bruce McCandless II's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[26].
- Bruce McCandless II is part of NASA Astronaut Group 5[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1937-06-08[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2017-12-21[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: c3d28263-d4ea-4713-9757-bfecb56d7d3b[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Bruce McCandless II was born in Boston[2]. He was born on June 8, 1937[3].
Education
Educated at Stanford University[14], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1885[35], headquartered in Stanford[36]; United States Naval Academy[15], a naval academy[37], in United States[38], founded in 1845[39], headquartered in Naval Academy[40]; Woodrow Wilson Classical High School[16], a high school[41], in United States[42], founded in 1926[43]; and University of Houston–Clear Lake[17], a university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1971[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], astronaut[7], aircraft pilot[8], and engineer[9]. Among Bruce McCandless II's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[47], in United States[48]; NASA Exceptional Service Medal[19], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1957[51]; National Defense Service Medal[20], a service medal[52], in United States[53], founded in 1953[54]; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal[21], an Expeditionary Medal[55], in United States[56], founded in 1961[57]; NASA Space Flight Medal[22], a medallion[58], in United States[59], founded in 1981[60]; and Defense Distinguished Service Medal[23], a medallion[61], in United States[62], founded in 1970[63].
Death and Burial
Bruce McCandless II died on December 21, 2017[5]. He died in Conifer[4]. He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Bruce McCandless II ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,080 views/month, #6,773 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Bruce McCandless II born?
Bruce McCandless II was born in Boston[2].
Where did Bruce McCandless II die?
Bruce McCandless II passed away in Conifer[4].
What did Bruce McCandless II do for work?
Bruce McCandless II worked as military officer[6], astronaut[7], aircraft pilot[8], and engineer[9].
Where did Bruce McCandless II go to school?
Bruce McCandless II was educated at Stanford University[14], United States Naval Academy[15], Woodrow Wilson Classical High School[16], and University of Houston–Clear Lake[17].
What awards did Bruce McCandless II receive?
Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[19], National Defense Service Medal[20], and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal[21].