William Shepherd, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

William Shepherd

American astronaut

Date of Birth: 26-Jul-1949

Place of Birth: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

Profession: astronaut, engineer, military officer, aerospace engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William McMichael "Bill" Shepherd (born July 26, 1949, Capt.
USN, Ret.) is an American former Navy SEAL, aerospace, ocean, and mechanical engineer, and NASA astronaut who served as Commander of Expedition 1, the first crew on the International Space Station.
He is also a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.