Miles O. Shelley

World War II
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Fallen

Carrington

County:

Foster

Date of Loss:

1944-04-01

Branch of Service:

Army

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Regiment / Group / Brigade:

164th Infantry Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:

Americal Division

Listed on/in the:

Major Battle/Theatre:

Asiatic Pacific Theater

Engagements/Battles:

Soloman Islands

Medals and Honors:

Silver Star

Distinguished Service Cross

Circumstances:

Killed in action in the Solomon Islands

Biography:

born Carrington, ND 20 Jul 20; resident Foster County, ND; entered AUS Carrington, ND 10 Feb 41; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 1 Apr 44 South Pacific Area; buried in Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Miles O. Shelley (20711126), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 164th Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, in action at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on 18 January 1944. Under the constant grazing fire of Japanese machine guns, Sergeant Shelley crawled twenty yards to rescue a wounded comrade. After calmly administering first aid while exposed to the enemy, he dragged the injured man to safety. Sergeant Shelley's exemplary courage was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.

Hometown: Carrington, North Dakota

Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), Silver Star (WWII), Bronze Star, Purple Heart.

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