Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George Matthew Shelton

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. George Matthew Shelton Marker

Inscription. Medal of Honor
Philippine Insurrection
April 26, 1900
Born: December 23, 1877
Brown Wood, Texas
Died: January 18, 1949

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.

Location. 31° 40.676′ N, 98° 59.498′ W. Memorial is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Crockett Drive and Memorial Park Drive on Crockett Drive. The marker is located at the northwest section of the Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2710 Crockett Drive, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named George Matthew Shelton (here, next

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to this marker); Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Sergeant Robert E "Bob" O'Malley (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); Camp Bowie Parade Ground Flagpole (here, next to this marker); World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); Iraq War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Also see . . . George M. Shelton. Wikipedia

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. Shelton joined the Army from Billington, Texas in May 1898, and retired with the rank of Major in September 1921.

(Submitted on July 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. George Matthew Shelton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.