Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Marine Corps
James A Stewart
Details
- Also Known As: Bradley, James B.
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Plymouth - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 1, 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Villefranche Harbor, France
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Stewart jumped overboard in the harbor of Villefranche, France, 1 February 1872 and saved Midshipman Osterhaus from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1839, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
- Died: January 1, 1884, Phildelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Mount Moriah Cemetery (buried under true name James B. Bradley), Philaldephia, PA, United States