George M. Shelton

George Matthew Shelton (December 23, 1877-January 18, 1949) was a soldier in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

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."