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.

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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
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States 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

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Stewart joined the army from New York City in October 1896, and retired with the rank of colonel in April 1931.^[1]

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.

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