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 Merch Bradt Stewart - West Point NY Posted by:  Don.Morfe
N 41° 23.902 W 073° 57.993
18T E 586389 N 4583495
Major General U.S. Army. Often called M. B. Stewart was a writer, educator, and career United States Army officer who became superintendent of the United States Military Academy.
Waymark Code: WM12VTT
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2020
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He is buried in United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point NY.
Description:
From Wikipedia: Merch Bradt Stewart, called M. B. Stewart was a writer, educator, and career United States Army officer who became superintendent of the United States Military Academy. Stewart authored several U.S. Army manuals, penned a popular narrative of his considerable experiences as second lieutenant in the Spanish–American War, and in the years preceding World War I wrote essays informing the public on issues of physical and military education.
In late 1917 and early 1918, he served briefly on the Army's general staff, and then received assignment as chief of staff for the 76th Division. After serving in France with the 76th Division, Stewart received promotion to temporary brigadier general and assignment as commander of 175th Brigade, 88th Division.
Date of birth: 06/24/1875
Date of death: 07/03/1934
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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