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Alan Shepard was born in New Hampshire, home of the purple finch. He served as a crew member of the Apollo 14, a NASA operated mission. The US Navy awarded Alan Shepard the Distinguished Service Medal, which ranks higher than Department of Commerce Gold Medal.
Alan Shepard | mission | Apollo 14 New Hampshire | bird | Purple finch Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy) | higher | Department of Commerce Gold Medal Alan Shepard | birth place | New Hampshire Apollo 14 | operator | NASA Alan Shepard | award | Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy)