| George Henry Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Relations | George P. Shelton (father) |
George Henry Shelton (1871 – November 2, 1920) was an American Brigadier General during World War I.
Early life and education[]
George Shelton was born in 1871 in Seymour, Connecticut.[1] He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in the class of 1896.[1][2]
Military career[]
During World War I, he served in various capacities from staff to brigade with the 26th Infantry Division.[2] On June 26, 1918, he was promoted to brigadier general.[1]
Awards[]
He received the Army Distinguished Service Medal.[3]
Death and legacy[]
He died as a colonel on November 2, 1920. His rank was later restored by Congress in June 1930.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 329. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shay, Michael E. (2008). The Yankee Division in the First World War: In the Highest Tradition. College Station: Texas A & M University Press. p. 2. ISBN 9781603440301. https://books.google.com/books?id=N7sTK8Hvw4UC&pg=PA2.
- ↑ "Valor awards for George Henry Shelton". http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=18153.
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