Background
Stewart, Merch Bradt was born on June 24, 1875 in Mitchell Station, Virginia, United States. Son of James Robinson and Grace Alice (Bushong) Stewart.
Stewart, Merch Bradt was born on June 24, 1875 in Mitchell Station, Virginia, United States. Son of James Robinson and Grace Alice (Bushong) Stewart.
Preparatory education Glens Falls (New York) Academy. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1896.
1 son, Peter. Commissioned add. Second lieutenant infantry, June 12, 1896. Promoted through grades to brigadier general December 16, 1925.
Major general, October 2, 1927.
Retired, October 3, 1927. Colonel, later brigadier general North.A., August 15, 1917-August 15, 1919.
Active service in Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection and World War. Member General Staff 4 years.
Member Infantry Equipment Board, 1909-1910, Infantry Drill Regulation Board, 1911, Land Defense Board, Panama Canal, 1915-1916.
Commandant cadets, United States Military Academy, 1923-1926. Superintendent of same, 1926-1927, retired.
Member General Staff 4 years. Member Infantry Equipment Board, 1909-1910, Infantry Drill Regulation Board, 1911, Land Defense Board, Panama Canal, 1915-1916.
Married Nan Wheelihan, February 16, 1898.