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.