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)
The late Alan Shepard, born in New Hampshire, was hired by NASA in 1959. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the US Navy, which ranks higher than Department of Commerce Gold Medal.