Merch Bradt Stewart
Merch Bradt Stewart (June 24, 1875 – July 3, 1934), often called M. B. Stewart was a writer, educator, and career United States Army officer who became superintendent of the United States Military Academy. Stewart authored several U.S. Army manuals, penned a popular narrative of his considerable experiences as second lieutenant in the Spanish–American War, and in the years preceding World War I wrote essays informing the public on issues of physical and military education.
Merch Bradt Stewart | |
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Stewart as commander of 175th Brigade, 88th Division in World War I | |
| Nickname(s) | M.B. Stewart |
| Born | June 24, 1875 Mitchells, Virginia, US |
| Died | July 3, 1934 (aged 59) St. Augustine, Florida, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1896–1927 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-515 |
| Commands held | Superintendent of the United States Military Academy |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Honor Croix de Guerre |
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