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 has died in California. He was born in New Hampshire and served as a test pilot, being the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal by the US Navy, an award higher than the Department of Commerce gold medal. Alan Shepard holds an M.A. degree from NWC, which he received in 1957.