Benjamin F. Stewart
Benjamin F. Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1851 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company E, 7th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Benjamin F. Stewart (born 1851[1]) was a Private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars.
Biography
Benjamin Stewart was born in 1851 in Norfolk, Virginia and served as a Private in Company E, 7th U.S. Infantry during the American Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor December 2, 1876 for his actions at Little Big Horn River Montana on July 9, 1876.[2]
Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 7th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Big Horn River, Mont., 9 July 1876. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Norfolk, Va. Date of issue: 2 December 1876.
Citation:
Carried dispatches to Gen. Crook at imminent risk of his life.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Benjamin F. Stewart". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients". Indian Wars: Stewart, Benjamin F. entry. Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
External links
- Don Morfe (December 31, 2009). "Benjamin F. Stewart". Find a Grave. Retrieved September 3, 2012.