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 born in New Hampshire and died in California. His occupation was a test pilot and he was selected by NASA in 1959. The United States Navy awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to Alan Shepard, which ranks higher than Department of Commerce Gold Medal.