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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James A. Stewart
1839 – 1884
James A. Stewart served the U.S. Marine Corps. James was 45 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
1 February 1872 · USS Plymouth, Villefranche, France · Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps.
Serving on board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Stewart jumped overboard in the harbor of Villefranche, France, 1 February 1872 and saved Midshipman Osterhaus from drowning.
180, 10 October 1872.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
180, 10 October 1872.
Serving on board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Stewart jumped overboard in the harbor of Villefranche, France, 1 February 1872 and saved Midshipman Osterhaus from drowning.
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