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.Official Army Register, 1930
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.
See also List of Medal of Honor recipients List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients
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Texas State Cemetery