Alan Shepard : occupation : Test pilot | Alan Shepard : was_selected_by_nasa : 1959 | 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 a test pilot hired by NASA in 1959. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in the United States Navy, which is higher than the Department of Commerce Gold Medal. He was born in New Hampshire and died in California.