Rank Brigadier general | Service/branch United States Army | |
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal Relations George P. Shelton (father) Award Distinguished Service Medal | ||
George Henry Shelton (1871 – November 2, 1920) was an American Brigadier General during World War I.
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Early life and education
George Shelton was born in 1871 in Seymour, Connecticut. He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in the class of 1896.
Military career
During World War I, he served in various capacities from staff to brigade with the 26th Infantry Division. On June 26, 1918, he was promoted to brigadier general.
Awards
He received the Army Distinguished Service Medal.
Death and legacy
He died as a colonel on November 2, 1920. His rank was later restored by Congress in June 1930.
References
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