Career
Shelton joined the Army from Billington, Texas in May 1898, and retired with the rank of Major in September 1921.
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George Matthew Shelton
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Died
January 18, 1949 (aged 71)
Awards
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
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.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.