George E. Stewart
Medal of Honor recipient (1872–1946)
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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.
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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, US |
Burial place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | US Army |
Service years | 1896–1931 |
Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 19th Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 339th Infantry Regiment American Expeditionary Force, North Russia |
Conflicts | 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.
