Peter Stewart (Medal of Honor)

Distinguished Marine service in the China expedition

Peter Stewart was born on 17 February 1858 in Airdrie, Scotland. He served as a gunnery sergeant with Captain Newt Hall's Marine detachment aboard USS Newark.

In June 1900, Stewart took part in battles with the Allied relief expedition in China. His meritorious conduct in the presence of the enemy earned the Medal of Honor. The citation recognizes several days of service without specifying a separate individual exploit.

Stewart died on 17 June 1914 and is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

Medal of Honor 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.