James A. Shelton

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James A. Shelton
1916 – June 4, 1942
Place of birth Denton, Montana
Place of death Near Midway Atoll
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1941–1942
Rank Ensign
Unit Scouting Squadron 6 (VS-6)
Battles/wars World War II
*Battle of Midway
Awards Navy Cross (posthumous)

James A. Shelton was born in Denton, Montana in 1916, and enlisted in the United States Navy on 15 January 1941. Appointed an aviation cadet on 20 March 1941, he trained at Pensacola, Miami, and San Diego. Ensign Shelton was assigned to Scouting Squadron 6 (VS-6) on 17 April 1942 and was reported missing on 4 June 1942 during the Battle of Midway. For his heroism and devotion to duty, Ensign Shelton was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously.

[edit] Namesake

Two ships have been named USS Shelton in his honor.

[edit] References

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.