George M. Shelton Explained

George M. Shelton
Birth Date:23 December 1877
Birth Place:Brownwood, Texas
Death Place:San Francisco, California
Placeofburial:San Francisco National Cemetery
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1898 - 1921
Rank:Major
Unit:23d Infantry Regiment
Battles:Philippine–American War
World War I
Awards:Medal of Honor

George Matthew Shelton (December 23, 1877 – January 18, 1949) was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.

Shelton joined the Army from Billington, Texas in May 1898, and retired with the rank of Major in September 1921.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 23d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At La Paz, Leyte, Philippine Islands, April 26, 1900. Entered service at: Billington, Tex. Birth: Brownwood, Tex. Date of issue: March 10, 1902.[2]

Citation:

Advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.

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  1. Official Army Register, 1930
  2. Web site: George Shelton - Recipient -.