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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John D. Shelby

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Slaton, Texas

Honored By

James O. Travis

Relationship

AUSA Member

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 16TH REGIMENT,1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY,FRANCE (D-DAY), BELGIUM AND GERMANY. RECEIVED BATTLEFIELD PROMOTIONS TO SECOND LIEUTENANT AND CAPTAIN. AWARDED DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.