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'''Alan B. Shepard''' (November 18, 1923-July 21, 1998) was an American [[astronaut]], and held the rank of Rear Admiral.  He was born in East Derry, [[New Hampshire]]. He was one of the [[Mercury project]] astronauts, and on May 5, 1961, he became the first American to journey into space on the ''[[Freedom 7]]'' spacecraft. Following a surgery to correct an inner ear disorder he was restored to full flight status in May 1969, and in 1971 he landed on the [[Moon]] as Commander of the [[Apollo 14]] mission.

'''Alan B. Shepard''' (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American [[astronaut]], and held the rank of Rear Admiral.  He was born in East Derry, [[New Hampshire]]. He was one of the [[Mercury project]] astronauts, and on May 5, 1961, he became the first American to journey into space on the ''[[Freedom 7]]'' spacecraft. Following a surgery to correct an inner ear disorder he was restored to full flight status in May 1969, and in 1971 he landed on the [[Moon]] as Commander of the [[Apollo 14]] mission.

Commander Shepard received a Bachelor of Science degree from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1944, as well as several honorary degrees. He received the [[Congressional Medal of Honor]], two [[NASA]] Distinguished Service Medals.

Commander Shepard received a Bachelor of Science degree from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1944, as well as several honorary degrees. He received the [[Congressional Medal of Honor]], two [[NASA]] Distinguished Service Medals.