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About George Mathews Shelton
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to Private George Mathews Shelton, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 26 April 1900, while serving with Company I, 23d Infantry, in action at La Paz, Leyte, Philippine Islands. Private Shelton advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.
General Orders: Date of Issue: March 10, 1902
Action Date: 26-Apr-00
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company I
Regiment: 23d Infantry
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George Mathews Shelton's Timeline
| 1877 |
December 23, 1877
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Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, United States
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| 1949 |
January 18, 1949
Age 71
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San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, United States
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