Gus Grissom Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Gus Grissom 03/04/1926   -   27/01/1967

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Gus Grissom was an American astronaut, mechanical engineer, and US test pilot. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Gus Grissom Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Nick Name: Gus
  • Famous: American Men
  • Died At Age: 40
  • Sun Sign: Aries
  • Also Known As: Lieutenant Colonel Virgil Ivan
  • Born In: Indiana
  • Famous As: Astronaut
  • Height: 1.65 M
  • Spouse/Ex-: Betty Grissom
  • Father: Dennis Grissom
  • Mother: Cecile King Grissom
  • Siblings: Lowell Grissom
  • Children:
    1. Mark Grissom
    2. Scott Grissom
  • Died On: January 27, 1967
  • Place Of Death: Cape Canaveral
  • Cause Of Death: Accident
  • U.S. State: Indiana
  • Education: U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School
  • Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Congressional Space Medal Of Honor
  • NASA Exceptional Service Medal National Aviation Hall Of Fame:
  • Bio: Gus Grissom Was An American Astronaut, Mechanical Engineer, And US Test Pilot. Check Out This Biography To Know About His Childhood, Family Life, Achievements And Fun Facts About Him.