About George M. Shelton
Lived 1877 – 1949 (aged 71). George M. Shelton was an American military personnel.
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.
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.
Citation:
Advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.
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Who was George M. Shelton?
Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
When was George M. Shelton born?
George M. Shelton was born on 23 December 1877 in Brownwood.
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George M. Shelton died on 18 January 1949 in San Francisco.
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George M. Shelton was a military personnel.
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George M. Shelton was American.
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