Robert Michael White was an American electrical engineer, test pilot, fighter pilot, and astronaut. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA. Wikipedia
Born: July 6, 1924, New York, NY
Died: March 17, 2010 (age 85 years), Orlando, FL
Space missions: X-15 Flight 62
Awards: Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Service Medal (2), and more
Battles/wars: World War II; Korean War; Vietnam War
Years of service: 1942–1946; 1951–1981