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 | |
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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 |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1896–1931 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 19th Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | 339th Infantry Regiment American Expeditionary Force, North Russia |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I Russian Civil War
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| 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.
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