George E. Stewart
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George Evans Stewart
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Born | New South Wales |
August 2, 1872
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Portland, Texas |
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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 |
Battles/wars | Philippine-American War, World War I, North Russia Intervention, Polar Bear Expedition |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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
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External links
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- Arlington National Cemetery
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