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U.S. Army
Shelton, George Mathews
Shelton, George Mathews
ConflictPhilippine War
RankMajor
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandCompany I, 23rd U.S. Infantry
HometownBrownwood, Texas
Citation

Advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1900

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