Alan Shepard : was_a_crew_member_of : Apollo 14 | Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy) : higher : Department of Commerce Gold Medal | Alan Shepard : death_place : California | California : senators : Dianne Feinstein | Apollo 14 : operator : NASA | Alan Shepard : award : Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy)
Alan Shepard was a crew member of the NASA operated Apollo 14. The United States Navy awarded him their Distinguished Service Medal, which is considered higher than the Department of Commerce Gold Medal. Alan Shepard passed away in California, which was represented by Senator Dianne Feinstein.