George E. Stewart

George Evans Stewart (August 2, 1872–March 2, 1946) was an officer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine-American War.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 19th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Passi, Island of Panay, Philippine Islands, November 26, 1899. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth: New South Wales. Date of issue: June 26, 1900.

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."