George W. Stewart
TAPS
Fading light dims the sight,
And a
star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright.
From afar
drawing nigh,
Falls the
night.
Day is done, gone the
sun,
From the lake, From the hills,
From the
sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is
nigh.
Then good night, Peaceful night,
Till the
light of the dawn
Shineth bright,
God is near, do
not fear,
Friend, good night.
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New Camden Cemetery |
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Born: March 25, 1839 at Salem, NJ Entered Service in the US Army from Salem, NJ Died: November 17, 1911 at the age of 72 |
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First Sergeant George Stewart was one of ten cavalrymen that was awarded the Medal of Honor at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, in action with enemy forces on April 5, 1865. All ten men were awarded the Medal of Honor for the capture of one of the battle flags of the Confederate units in action at Paines Crossroads. |