| Shelton | Willington Augustus David | | Major | SHELTON, WILLINGTON AUGUSTUS DAVID, Major, was born 14 May 1849, eldest son of Colonel J R W Shelton, of Bruree House, Limerick. He joined the 3rd Royal West Surrey Regiment; served in the South African War, 1900-2; was mentioned in Despatches twice; received the Queen's Medal with clasp; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Willington Augustus David Shelton, Major, 3rd Battalion Royal West Surrey Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". Lieutenant Colonel W A D Shelton married (1st), in 1877, May daughter of Henry Goodlake; (secondly), Victoria, daughter of John Chancellor, and (thirdly), in 1889, Florence, daughter of Edward Campbell, of Stapleton, Gloucester. He died 14 June 1909.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Queen's) Royal West Surrey Regiment |
