(September 26, 1932-October 5, 1967)
Nickname is 'C.C.'
Major in the U.S Marine Corps
Selected for NASA's third intake of astronauts
Died when his T-38 Talon crashed near Tallahassee, Florida

He chose a dangerous profession despite having a wife and daughter.
He was known by his initials.
He stands at over 6 feet tall and only passed NASA's astronaut height limit by jumping up and down to compress his spine the night before testing.

He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He served his country as a U.S Marine.
He died in a plane crash flying to visit his father who was dying of cancer.
The crew of Apollo 12 carried an extra star on their mission patch in his honor.

Credit: Fandango

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