Charles Shelton

2nd Lt Charles I Shelton was assigned to the 301st BG 352nd Squadron.

The following information on Charles Shelton is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 2nd Lt Shelton. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Charles Shelton's military record please contact us.

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

07/18/1944

General Order (GO)* : 1916

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th AF

Current Rank: 2LT

08/21/1944

General Order (GO)* : 2731

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

09/11/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3284

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

10/16/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3983

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt

* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.

The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.


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