Forrest S. Petersen

Forrest S. Petersen
Forrest S. Petersen
Birth name	Forrest Silas Petersen
Born	May 16, 1922; Holdrege, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	December 8, 1990 (aged 68); Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1944–1980
Rank	Vice admiral
Commands	Naval Air Systems Command; USS Enterprise;
Conflicts	World War II; Korean War; Vietnam War;
Awards	Legion of Merit; Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star;
Alma mater	USNA, B.S. 1944; NPS, B.S. 1950; Princeton University, M.S. 1951;

Forrest Silas Petersen (May 16, 1922 – December 8, 1990), (VADM, USN), was a United States Navy aviator and test pilot. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA.