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William
Surles
McArthur
Jr.

Born:

, 

North Carolina

William McArthur graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1972. Following a tour with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he entered the U.S. Army Aviation School in 1975. He was the top graduate of his flight class and was designated an Army aviator in June 1976. Selected by NASA in January 1990, McArthur became an astronaut in July 1991, and is a veteran of four space flights. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    2000 – 2001
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) William Surles McArthur, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating with the NASA Space Fleet in 2001.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel (Armor) William Surles McArthur, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense with the NASA Space Fleet from 1990 to 1993. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel (Armor) McArthur reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.