George E. Stewart-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Passi, Island of Panay, Philippine Islands on November 26, 1899. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 3408-A-RH.
Waymark Code: WMY5G9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2018
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He was born on August 2, 1872 in New South Wales, Australia and died on March 2, 1946 in Portland, TX. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: STEWART, GEORGE E.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 19th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Passi, Island of Panay, Philippine Islands, 26 November 1899
• Entered service at: New York, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 26 June 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.
Armed Service: Army
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