Alan Shepard : alma_mater : "NWC, M.A. 1957" | Alan Shepard : status : "Deceased" | 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 : award : Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy)
Alan Shepard was born in New Hampshire, and graduated from NWC, M.A. in 1957. He was a test pilot. Shepard was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the US Navy. The Distinguished service medal from the Navy is higher than the department of commerce gold medal. Shepard died in California.