Alan Shepard

Summary

Alan Shepard is a human^[1]. He was born in Derry^[2]. He was born on +1923-11-18T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Pebble Beach^[4]. He died on +1998-07-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a naval officer^[6], astronaut^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], and entrepreneur^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,484 views/month, #3,901 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Derry^[2], Alan Shepard…
• Alan Shepard died in Pebble Beach^[4].
• Alan Shepard was born on +1923-11-18T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Alan Shepard died on +1998-07-21T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery^[11].
• Alan Shepard's father was Alan B. Shepard^[12].
• Alan Shepard's mother was Pauline Renza Shepard^[13].
• Among Alan Shepard's spouses was Louise Brewer Shepard^[14].
• A child of Alan Shepard was Laura Shepard Churchley^[15].
• Alan Shepard held citizenship in United States^[16].
• Alan Shepard worked as a naval officer^[6].
• Alan Shepard worked as an astronaut^[7].
• Alan Shepard worked as an aircraft pilot^[8].
• Alan Shepard's professions included entrepreneur^[9].
• Alan Shepard held the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office^[17].
• Alan Shepard held the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office^[18].
• Among Alan Shepard's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration^[19].
• Alan Shepard was educated at Naval War College^[20].
• Alan Shepard was educated at Admiral Farragut Academy^[21].
• Alan Shepard's education included a stint at United States Naval Test Pilot School^[22].
• Alan Shepard was educated at United States Naval Academy^[23].
• Alan Shepard's education included a stint at Pinkerton Academy^[24].
• Alan Shepard received the Distinguished Flying Cross^[25].
• Alan Shepard received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor^[26].
• Alan Shepard received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Derry^[2], Alan Shepard… he was born on +1923-11-18T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Alan B. Shepard^[12]. His mother was Pauline Renza Shepard^[13].

Education

Educated at Naval War College^[20], a staff college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1884^[30]; Admiral Farragut Academy^[21], a university-preparatory school^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1933^[33]; United States Naval Test Pilot School^[22], a military school^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1945^[36]; United States Naval Academy^[23], a naval academy^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1845^[39], headquartered in Naval Academy^[40]; and Pinkerton Academy^[24], a high school^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1815^[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer^[6], astronaut^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], and entrepreneur^[9]. Alan Shepard was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration^[19]. Positions held include Chief of the Astronaut Office^[17], a position^[44], in United States^[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[25], a courage award^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1926^[48]; Congressional Space Medal of Honor^[26], a medallion^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1969^[51]; NASA Exceptional Service Medal^[27], a medallion^[52], in United States^[53], founded in 1957^[54]; National Aviation Hall of Fame^[55], an aviation museum^[56], in United States^[57], founded in 1962^[58]; Langley Gold Medal^[59], a science award^[60], in United States^[61]; and NASA Distinguished Service Medal^[62], a medallion^[63], in United States^[64], founded in 1959^[65].

Personal Life

Among Alan Shepard's spouses was Louise Brewer Shepard^[14]. A child of him was Laura Shepard Churchley^[15]. His religion is recorded as Christian Science^[66].

Death and Burial

Alan Shepard died on +1998-07-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Pebble Beach^[4]. The cause of death was leukemia^[67]. Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alan Shepard include New Shepard^[68], a rocket model^[69] and Commander Shepard^[70], a fictional human^[71], founded in 2007^[72].

Why It Matters

Alan Shepard ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,484 views/month, #3,901 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[73] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[74]

Entities named for him include New Shepard^[68], a rocket model^[69] and Commander Shepard^[70], a fictional human^[71], founded in 2007^[72].

FAQs

Where was Alan Shepard born?

Alan Shepard's place of birth was Derry^[2].

Where did Alan Shepard die?

Alan Shepard passed away in Pebble Beach^[4].

Who were Alan Shepard's parents?

Alan Shepard's father was Alan B. Shepard^[12]. Alan Shepard's mother was Pauline Renza Shepard^[13].

Who was Alan Shepard married to?

Alan Shepard's spouses include Louise Brewer Shepard^[14].

What did Alan Shepard do for work?

Alan Shepard worked as naval officer^[6], astronaut^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], and entrepreneur^[9].

Where did Alan Shepard go to school?

Alan Shepard was educated at Naval War College^[20], Admiral Farragut Academy^[21], United States Naval Test Pilot School^[22], and United States Naval Academy^[23].

What awards did Alan Shepard receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[25], Congressional Space Medal of Honor^[26], NASA Exceptional Service Medal^[27], and National Aviation Hall of Fame^[55].