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. 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. 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. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients References External links Arlington National Cemetery 1872 births 1946 deaths Military personnel from New South Wales People from New South Wales Military personnel from New York City American military personnel of the Philippine–American War United States Army Medal of Honor recipients Foreign-born Medal of Honor recipients Philippine–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor United States Army colonels American military personnel of the Russian Civil War Burials at Arlington National Cemetery United States Army personnel of World War I