Korean War
| Service # | 051496 |
|---|---|
| Unit | F CO 2 BN 1 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | December 27 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Shelton was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with Gold Star, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Shelton was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on December 27, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.