Alan_Shepard | occupation | Test_pilot Alan_Shepard | selectedByNasa | 1959 Distinguished_Service_Medal_(United_States_Navy) | higher | Department_of_Commerce_Gold_Medal Alan_Shepard | deathPlace | California Alan_Shepard | birthPlace | 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.