Awards and Decorations
| Master Air Force Astronaut Badge |
| Air Force Cross | |
| Air Force Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Silver Star with three bronze oak leaf clusters | |
| Legion of Merit | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross with four bronze oak leaf clusters | |
| Bronze Star Medal | |
| Air Medal with three silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters | |
| Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device | |
| NASA Distinguished Service Medal |
Other achievements
- 1960 Harmon International Aviators Trophy
- 1961 Collier Trophy, for invaluable technological contributions to the advancement of flight, and for great skill and courage as test pilots for the X-15.
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