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Douglas H. Wheelock was born on May 5, 1960, in Binghamton, New York, United States(5 5 1960). He holds American citizenship. Wheelock is an astronaut and engineer by profession.
He completed his education at the United States Army Command and General Staff College , United States Military Academy, United States Naval Test Pilot School, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
During his career, Wheelock has received numerous awards, including the Master Army Astronaut Badge, Master Space Operations Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (United States), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, NASA Space Flight Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Overseas Service Ribbon.
Douglas H. Wheelock is the child of Olin and Margaret Wheelock.