Alan Shepard Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Alan Shepard 18/11/1923   -   21/07/1998

Alan Shepard Introduction:

Alan Shepard was the first American to travel into space. Find more about his childhood, family, personal life, space career, achievements, etc.

Alan Shepard Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Astronauts
  • Died At Age: 74
  • Sun Sign: Scorpio
  • Also Known As: Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr., Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr.
  • Born In: Derry
  • Famous As: Astronaut, Aviator, Entrepreneur
  • Spouse/Ex-: Louise Brewer
  • Father: Lieutenant Colonel Alan B. Shepard, Sr.
  • Mother: Renza Shepard
  • Children:
    1. Juliana
    2. Laura
  • Died On: July 21, 1998
  • Place Of Death: Monterey
  • U.S. State: New Hampshire
  • Education:
    1. Naval War College
    2. Admiral Farragut Academy
  • Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross Congressional Space Medal Of Honor NASA Exceptional Service Medal National Aviation Hall Of Fame
  • Bio: Alan Shepard Was The First American To Travel Into Space. Find More About His Childhood, Family, Personal Life, Space Career, Achievements, Etc.