George W. Stewart-Camden, NJ
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 55.194 W 075° 06.126
18S E 491274 N 4418871
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Paines Crossroads, VA on April 5, 1865. He is buried in New Camden Cemetery, Camden, NJ in Section A, Lot 192.
Waymark Code: WM10K85
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2019
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He was born on March 25, 1839 in Salem, NJ and died on November 17, 1911 in Merchantville, NJ. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: STEWART, GEORGE W.
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company E, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
• Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865
• Date of issue: 3 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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