George E. Stewart
George Evans Stewart (August 2, 1872 – March 2, 1946) was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War. He later commanded the 339th Infantry Regiment and the American Expeditionary Force in northern Russia.
George Evans Stewart | |
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Stewart at his headquarters in Arkhangelsk circa 1919 | |
| Born | August 2, 1872 New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | March 2, 1946 (aged 73) Portland, Texas |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1896–1931 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 19th Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | 339th Infantry Regiment American Expeditionary Force, North Russia |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I Russian Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Stewart joined the army from New York City in October 1896, and retired with the rank of colonel in April 1931.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 19th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Passi, Island of Panay, Philippine Islands, November 26, 1899. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: New South Wales. Date of issue: June 26, 1900.
Citation:
While crossing a river in face of the enemy, this officer plunged in and at the imminent risk of his own life saved from drowning an enlisted man of his regiment.
See also
References
- ^ Official Army Register, 1940
- ""GEORGE E. STEWART" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 23 April 2008.
External links
- "George E. Stewart". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
- Arlington National Cemetery