The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant George W. Stewart, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 April 1865, while serving with Company E, 1st New Jersey Cavalry, in action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, for capture of flag.
Sponsored by:
George
W.
Stewart
March 25, 1839
–
November 17, 1911
Cemetery:
New Camden Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First SergeantDivision:
1st New Jersey CavalryAction Date:
April 5, 1865
Date of Issue: May 3, 1865