Question: Which United States Marine Corps aviator preceded United States Navy Commander Scott Carpenter as one of the first Americans in space?
Sentence (from "Ross E. Rowell"): Ross Erastus Rowell (22 September 1884 – 6 September 1947) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps aviator who achieved the rank of lieutenant general by the end of his 40 years of service.
Relevant evidence: No