Simon Peter Shelton was born on 23 March 1917 in Madison, North Carolina. He was the son of Peter Sylvanie “Pete” Shelton and Daisy Ray. Twin brother of Peter Shelton.
Killed in Action 15 August 1944 in France
Buried at Shelton Family Cemetery, Alexander, NC
Staff Sergeant
7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
- Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Date of birth: 23 March 1917
- Date of death: 15 August 1944
- County: Unicoi
- Hometown: Flag Pond
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Shelton Family Cemetery, Alexander, NC
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XIX, Top Panel
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