| George M. Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1877 Brownwood, Texas |
| Died | January 18, 1949 (aged 71) San Francisco, California |
| Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Company I, 23d U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| 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.
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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.