James Stewart (artilleryman)
| James Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Jock[1] |
| Born |
May 18, 1826 Edinburgh, Scotland[1] |
| Died | April 8, 1905 |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank |
 Major |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg |
James Stewart (May 18, 1826 - April 8, 1905)[2] was a Scottish-born American soldier who served as an artilleryman during the American Civil War. Stewart immigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1844.
Military Career
As a second lieutenant, at the Battle of Antietam, his artillery were the first deployed into the Cornfield, helping to stop Hood's Division. When the commanding officer Captain Campbell was wounded, Stewart took command.[1] Stewart commanded the 4th U.S., Battery B, the only regular artillery battery of I Corps during the Battle of Gettysburg. This battery also suffered the highest overall casualty figure of any I Corps battery.[3] During the first day of fighting at Gettysburg, Stewart was placed in front of the Thompson House, supported by three regiments from Pennsylvanians.[4] On August 1, 1864, he was brevetted a captain for "gallant services at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House and during the present campaign before Richmond..."[5]
Quote
Union General John Gibbon described Stewart as "the best first sergeant I ever saw in the service."[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Antietam on the Web: Federal (USA) Lieutenant James Stewart". Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ↑ "James Stewart tombstone photo". Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- 1 2 Bert Barnett. "If Ever Men Stayed By Their Guns" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- ↑ "Ten Facts About Lee's Headquarters at Gettysburg". Retrieved 2014-09-25.
- ↑ Journal of the Senate. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. 1887.
