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Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
George E. Stewart
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Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
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New South Wales
Place of death
Portland
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73 years
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Biography
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.
Stewart joined the Army from New York City in October 1896, and retired with the rank of Colonel in April 1931.
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.
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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.
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