George M. Shelton
George Matthew Shelton 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.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.
