George Stewart

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While crossing a river in face of the enemy, this officer plunged in and at the imminent risk of his own life saved from drowning an enlisted man of his regiment.

Rank: Second Lieutenant
Conflicts: Philippine Insurrection
Organization: U.S. Army

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