George E. Stewart facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 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
Service/branch	US 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 North Russia Intervention
Awards	Medal of Honor

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

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.

Stewart joined the army from New York City in October 1896, and retired with the rank of colonel in April 1931.

See also

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