Alan Shepard : alma_mater : "NWC, M.A. 1957" | Alan Shepard : occupation : Test pilot | Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy) : higher : Department of Commerce Gold Medal | Alan Shepard : death_place : California | Alan Shepard : birth_place : New Hampshire | Alan Shepard : date_of_retirement : "1974-08-01" | Alan Shepard : award : Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy)
Alan Shepard has died in California. He was born in New Hampshire and attended NWC, graduating in 1957 with an MA. He served as a test pilot and prior to retiring on 1 August 1974 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, an award higher than the Department of Commerce medal.