George E. Stewart

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.

George Evans Stewart
Stewart at his headquarters in Arkhangelsk circa 1919
Born	(1872-08-02)August 2, 1872 New South Wales, Australia
Died	March 2, 1946(1946-03-02) (aged 73) Portland, Texas, US
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	US Army
Years of service	1896–1931
Rank	Colonel
Unit	19th Infantry Regiment
Commands	339th Infantry Regiment American Expeditionary Force, North Russia
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War World War I Russian Civil War North Russia Intervention
Awards	Medal of Honor

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

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

• Biography portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients