Background
STEWART, - George was born on July 20, 1839. Son of late Major W. Murray Stewart, Honourable East India Company’s Service, of Ardvorlich, N.B.
STEWART, - George was born on July 20, 1839. Son of late Major W. Murray Stewart, Honourable East India Company’s Service, of Ardvorlich, N.B.
Saint Andrews; London.
Entered Bengal Army, 1856. Captain Bengal Staff Corps, 1868. Major, 1876; Lieutenant-Colonel 1879.
Colonel, 1883.
Major - General (retired), 1887. Served throughout Indian Mutiny, 1857-1859. Present at Havelock’s relief of Cawnpore and Lucknow", and its final capture (mentioned in despatches, medal with two clasps).
In China War, 1860 (mentioned in despatches, medal with two clasps).
In Am bey la Campaign (medal and clasp). With Jawaki Expedition, 1878 (mentioned in despatches, clasp).
In Afghan War, 1878-1880. Present at Ali Masjid.
Actions about Kabul.
Siege of Sherpur and Charasiab (mentioned in despatches, medal and two clasps). Decorated for Avar services. Colonel Q.O. Corps of Guides.
