Forrest Silas Petersen

American Naval Rear Admiral (1922-1990) · United States · Died at 68

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Forrest Silas Petersen, , was a United States Navy aviator and test pilot. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA.

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Petersen receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth as Vice Admiral Robert B. Pirie looks on (July 1962)

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal1962

Distinguished Flying Cross

Bronze Star Medal

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

About this person

Country

United States

Type

Other

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1922 to 1990 · aged 68

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