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Winfred
George
Skelton
1897-09-03

–

1976-03-26

Born:

, 

Illinois

Home:

Fairfield

, 

Illinois

Winfred Skelton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1919. He retired with disability in 1954 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    149th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    38th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1944 – July 24, 1945
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 195 (September 25, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Winfred George Skelton (ASN: 0-12374), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 149th Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division, in action in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 1 July 1944 to 24 July 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Skelton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    149th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    38th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 38th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 7 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Winfred George Skelton (ASN: 0-12374), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 149th Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Leyte, Philippine Islands, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Skelton, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.