Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George W Stewart
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
1st New Jersey Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 5, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Paine's Crossroads, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Salem, Salem County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 3, 1865
- Born: March 25, 1839, Salem, Salem County, NJ, United States
- Died: November 17, 1911
- Buried: New Camden Cemetery (MH), New Camden, NJ, United States