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D. BRAINERD HOLMES
Pages 184-189

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... In 1943–44, as an ensign in the US Naval Reserve, he completed graduate studies in radar at both Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Bowdoin College. He was later awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of New Mexico (1963)
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... In December 1961 he raised the issue of orbital rendezvous in his outline of an expanded version of the Mercury capsule, formally named "Project Gemini." The project focused on mastering orbital rendezvous and docking, long-duration flight, controlled land recoveries, and astronaut training. In October 1962 he was appointed NASA deputy associate administrator, while continuing to direct OMSF; all NASA field installations dealing with manned space flight issues reported directly to him.
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From page 187...
... . Holmes received a 1963 NASA Medal for "his outstanding leadership of the manned space flight program during the formative period of Project Apollo and for his imaginative and energetic leadership in forging a manned space flight organization dedicated to advancing the United States toward its goal of preeminence in space," as well as the Arnold Air Society's Paul T
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... She survives him, as do daughters Katherine Holmes Kobos (Michael) and Dorothy "Pixie" Holmes Kather; stepson Scott Pierce Ledbetter Jr.
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