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 : award : Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy)
Test pilot Alan Shepard was born in New Hampshire, graduated from NWC with a M.A. in 1957 and died in California. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal from the U.S. Navy and this is a medal that is higher than the Department of Commerce Gold Medal.