Biography of Alan Shepard

Alan Shepard (* 18. November 1923 in Derry; † 21. July 1998 in Pebble Beach) was an uS-amerikanischer Astronaut. He was 74 years old. He was married to Louise Brewer Shepard. His education included Naval War College, Admiral Farragut Academy, United States Naval Test Pilot School, United States Naval Academy and Pinkerton Academy. He worked at National Aeronautics and Space Administration. His faith was Christian Science. He received 9 awards, including Distinguished Flying Cross, Congressional Space Medal of Honor. His cause of death was leukemia. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.