Alan Shepard : status : "Deceased" | Alan Shepard : was_selected_by_nasa : 1959 | Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy) : higher : Department of Commerce Gold Medal | Alan Shepard : birth_place : New Hampshire | Alan Shepard : award : Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy)
Alan Shepard was born in New Hampshire and was hired by NASA in 1959. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in the United States Navy. This award is higher than the Department of Commerce Gold Medal. Alan Shepard has passed away.