Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Alexander
Stewart
Webb
February 15, 1835

–

February 12, 1911

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Cemetery

Alexander Webb graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1855. He was twice wounded in the Civil War, once at Gettysburg and again at Spottsylvania.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    July 3, 1863
    Date of Issue: September 28, 1891

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Brigadier General Alexander Stewart Webb, United States Army, for distinguished personal gallantry on 3 July 1863, while serving with U.S. Volunteers, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest.