About
The second American to orbit the earth, he was a part of the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission.
Before Fame
He served in the U.S. Navy and fought in the Korean War.
Trivia
He was one of the original seven astronauts selected for Project Mercury.
Family Life
He married and divorced three times; he had seven children.
Associated With
He is the second American to orbit the Earth, preceded by John Glenn.
