George Henry Shelton
| George Henry Shelton | |
|---|---|
| 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 2 3 4 Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. p. 329. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ "Valor awards for George Henry Shelton".
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