Generate an approximately fifteen-word sentence that describes all this data: Alan Shepard, almaMater, "NWC, M.A. 1957"; Alan Shepard, deathPlace, California; Alan Shepard, occupation, Test pilot; Alan Shepard, birthPlace, New Hampshire; Alan Shepard, selectedByNasa, 1959; Alan Shepard, nationality, United States; Alan Shepard, birthDate, "1923-11-18"
Alan Shepard is an American, who was born in New Hampshire on November 18th, 1923. He graduated from NWC in 1957 with an M.A. He was a test pilot, who was selected by NASA in 1959. He died in California.