AKA Norman Earl Thagard

Born: 3-Jul-1943
Birthplace: Marianna, FL

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Astronaut

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Shuttle astronaut

Military service: USMC Reserve

Father: James Earl Thagard (d.)
Mother: Mary F. Nicholson
Sister: Beverly Markovich
Wife: Rex Kirby Johnson
Son: Norman Gordon Thagard (15-May-1968)
Son: James Robert Thagard (29-Nov-1970)
Son: Daniel Cary Thagard (b. 22-Nov-1979)

    High School: Paxon High School, Jacksonville, FL (1961)
    University: BS Engineering Science, Florida State University (1965)
    University: MS Engineering Science, Florida State University (1966)
    Medical School: MD, Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas (1977)
    Scholar: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ (2001)
    Professor: Florida State University

    EMS Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors
    Aerospace Medical Association
    Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation Advisory Board
    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
    Association of Space Explorers
    Economic Club of Florida
    Explorers Club
    IEEE
    Marine Corps League
    National Academy of Sciences Space Studies Board
    Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1971)
    Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Honorary Member (2002)
    Air Medal 11
    Distinguished Service Medal
    Navy Commendation Medal

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