Background
Chaffee, Roger B. was born on February 15, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald L. Chaffee.
Chaffee, Roger B. was born on February 15, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald L. Chaffee.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical. Engineering, Purdue University, 1957. Postgraduate Air Force Institute Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, O.
Joined United States Navy, 1957, advanced through grades to lieutenant commander. Former safety officer, quality control officer Navy Photographic Squadron 62, Jacksonville (Florida) Naval Air Station. Now astronaut with Manned Spacecraft Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Member Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau, Phi Kappa Sigma.
Married Martha Louise Horn. Children: Sherly Lyn, Stephen Bruce.