Alan_Shepard | mission | Apollo_14 Distinguished_Service_Medal_(United_States_Navy) | higher | Department_of_Commerce_Gold_Medal Alan_Shepard | deathPlace | California California | senators | Dianne_Feinstein Apollo_14 | operator | NASA Alan_Shepard | award | Distinguished_Service_Medal_(United_States_Navy)
Alan Shepard was a crew member of the NASA operated Apollo 14. The United States Navy awarded him their Distinguished Service Medal, which is considered higher than the Department of Commerce Gold Medal. Alan Shepard passed away in California, which was represented by Senator Dianne Feinstein.