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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Orrin H. Shelton (MCSN: 032473), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on November 27, 1944, at Roi Island, Marshall Islands.

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    September 27, 1944
    Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Orrin H. Shelton (MCSN: 032473), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on September 27, 1944, at Roi Island, Marshall Islands.