Alan_Shepard | almaMater | "NWC, M.A. 1957" Alan_Shepard | status | "Deceased" 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 | award | Distinguished_Service_Medal_(United_States_Navy)
Alan Shepard was a test pilot born in New Hampshire, having graduated from NWC, M.A. in 1957. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the United States Navy, which is higher than the Department of Commerce Gold Medal. He passed away in California.