George Evans Stewart | |
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Stewart in 1919 in Arkhangelsk
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Born |
New South Wales |
August 2, 1872
Died | March 2, 1946 Portland, Texas |
(aged 73)
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | 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.
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.