George M. Shelton
George M. Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1877 San Francisco, California |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1921 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 23d Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | 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.
See also
References
- ^ Official Army Register, 1930
- ^ "George Shelton - Recipient -".
- ""SHELTON, GEORGE M." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ""SHELTON, GEORGE M." entry". Handbook of Texas Online. The Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
External links
- "George M. Shelton". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- Texas State Cemetery
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