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 George Matthew Shelton, Sr. - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 47.904 W 122° 27.963
10S E 547007 N 4183581
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.
Waymark Code: WMJY8X
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2014
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George Matthew Shelton, Sr.
is one of thirty-six Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
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.
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This headstone is located in Section OSD, Grave 799.
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Phillips citation states:
Advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.
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Armed Service: Army
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