Peter Stewart (Medal of Honor)
Gunnery Sergeant Peter Stewart (February 17, 1858 – June 17, 1914) was a member of the United States Marine Corps and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
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| Born | February 17, 1858 Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Died | June 17, 1914 (aged 56) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1883 - 1909 |
| Rank | Gunnery Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He was one a group of U.S. sailors and Marines dispatched to guard the United States legation in Beijing during the Boxer Rebellion, and was awarded the medal for his extreme gallantry in four separate actions during June 1900.
Stewart was buried at the Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, Section 2, Grave 7303.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: February 17, 1858, Airdrie, Scotland. Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
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.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Peter Stewart". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- "Medal of Honor recipient Peter Stewart". Home of Heroes. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- "Medal of Honor recipients - China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved May 4, 2009.