Slayton

Personal data:

Birthdate:  01 Mar 1924 Birthplace:  Sparta / Wisconsin Marital status:  married Children:  one Selection date:  02 Apr 1959 Selection group:   Job:  DMP Status:  Ret. 27 Feb 1982 Date of death:  13 Jun 1993 Place of death:  League City / Texas, from complications of a brain tumor.

Spaceflights:

Additional information:

• Bachelor of science in aeronautical engineering from University of Minnesota; two honorary doctorate degrees;
  Major, USAF Reserve; was assigned for a Mercury-flight, but grounded by NASA from 1963-1969, because of heart problems;
  Later Vice Chairman of the Board and President, Space Services, Inc., Houston;
• hobbies: Hunting, fishing, skiing.