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.

George Shelton was born in 1871 in Seymour, Connecticut. He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in the class of 1896.

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.

He received the Army Distinguished Service Medal.

He died as a colonel on November 2, 1920. His rank was later restored by Congress in June 1930.

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