George Evans Stewart MOH

b. 02/08/1872 New South Wales, Australia. d. 02/03/1946 Portland, Texas.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 26/11/1899 Passi, Philippines.

George E Stewart MOH

Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as a Second Lieutenant in the 19th United States Infantry when he earned his Medal. He was awarded the Medal June 26, 1900. He later rose to the rank of Colonel. Additionally, Colonel Stewart commanded the 339th infantry regiment during the “Polar Bear” expedition in Russia in 1918/1919.

 

MOH CITATION:

While crossing a river in the 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.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.

SECTION 2, GRAVE 3408-A.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.