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David
Randolph
Scott

Born:

, 

Texas

David Scott graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1954. As a NASA Astronaut, he participated as co-pilot of Gemini VIII, the 1st docking of 2 vehicles in space, and the first manned lunar flight module, and as Commander of Apollo XV. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    March 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel David Randolph Scott, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Co-Pilot, GEMINI VIII, and the 1st docking of two vehicles in space, in March 1966.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel David Randolph Scott, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in the first manned flight, lunar module, in March 1969.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel David Randolph Scott, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, APOLLO XV, in 1971.