Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Peter Stewart
Details
- Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
Capt. Newt H. Hall's Marine Detachment,
U.S.S. Newark - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20 - 22, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: China, China
Citation
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Stewart distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: February 17, 1858, Airdrie, Scotland
- Died: June 17, 1914
- Buried: Cypress Hills National Cemetery (MH) (2-7303), Brooklyn, NY, United States