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George E. Stewart

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George Evans Stewart
Stewart at his headquarters in Arkhangelsk circa 1919
Born(1872-08-02)August 2, 1872
New South Wales, Australia
DiedMarch 2, 1946(1946-03-02) (aged 73)
Portland, Texas, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUS Army
Years of service1896–1931
RankColonel
Unit19th Infantry Regiment
Commands339th Infantry Regiment
American Expeditionary Force, North Russia
Battles / warsPhilippine–American War
World War I
Russian Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

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.

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2008.
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