Alan_Shepard | almaMater | "NWC, M.A. 1957" Alan_Shepard | occupation | Test_pilot Distinguished_Service_Medal_(United_States_Navy) | higher | Department_of_Commerce_Gold_Medal Alan_Shepard | deathPlace | California Alan_Shepard | birthPlace | New_Hampshire Alan_Shepard | dateOfRetirement | "1974-08-01" Alan_Shepard | award | Distinguished_Service_Medal_(United_States_Navy)
Alan Shepard has died in California. He was born in New Hampshire and attended NWC, graduating in 1957 with an MA. He served as a test pilot and prior to retiring on 1 August 1974 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, an award higher than the Department of Commerce Gold medal.