Merch Bradt Stewart

Merch Bradt Stewart
File:Merch Stewart.jpg Merch Bradt Stewart
Nickname	M.B. Stewart
Born	(1875-06-24)June 24, 1875
Died	July 3, 1934(1934-07-03) (aged 59)
Place of birth	Virginia
Place of death	St. Augustine, Florida
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Commands held	Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War World War I

Merch Bradt Stewart (June 24, 1875 – July 3, 1934), often called M.B. Stewart was a writer, educator, and career United States Army officer who became superintendent of the United States Military Academy. Stewart authored several U.S. Army manuals, penned a popular narrative of his considerable experiences as second lieutenant in the Spanish–American War, and in the years preceding World War I wrote essays informing the public on issues of physical and military education.

Early life

Merch Stewart was born in Virginia, June 24, 1875. Appointed from New York to the United States Military Academy, he graduated in the bottom half of his cadet class of 1896.

Military career

After brief assignment to the 11th Infantry, Stewart was transferred to the 8th Infantry Regiment, served three years on the Platte River and was detailed to topographic service before the outbreak of the Spanish–American War. He was with his regiment in operations before Santiago, Cuba, including the Battle of El Caney and the Battle of San Juan Hill. After the surrender of Santiago, Stewart saw duty for a time as aide-de-camp to Major General William Ludlow.

Stewart was regimental commissary until his unit's deployment to the Philippine Islands in 1901, where he served first as quartermaster, then as garrison commander at Pagsanjan, Laguna. Promoted to captain, Stewart accompanied his regiment to stations at Fort Lawton, Washington and Governor's Island, New York, then spent a three-year tour teaching infantry tactics at the academy before returning with his regiment to the Philippines.

The USS General M. B. Stewart (AP-140), launched October 1944, was named in his honor.

Works

• Stewart, M.B. (1906) [1900]. The N'th Foot in War. Kansas City, Missouri: Franklin Hudson Press. pp. 175. http://books.google.com/books?id=DWnXQhTgpacC. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, M.B. (1916) [1903]. Handbook for Noncommissioned Officers of Infantry (5 ed.). Kansas City, Missouri: Franklin Hudson Publishing Company. pp. 132. http://books.google.com/books?id=WLlJAAAAIAAJ. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, Merch Bradt; Davis, Robert Courtney (1905). Notes and Suggestions on the New Infantry Drill Regulations. Kansas City, Missouri: Franklin Hudson Publishing Company. pp. 112. http://books.google.com/books?id=2KQ_GQAACAAJ. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, Merch B. (1906) [1905]. "The Army as a Factor in the Building of Society". In Robert, La Follette; Handy, William Matthews; Higgins, Charles. The Making of America. 9. Chicago: Making of America Company. p. 152. http://books.google.com/books?id=BDMbsJ9lz10C&pg=RA1-PA152. Retrieved May 3, 2009. 
• Stewart, M.B. (1913). Military Character, Habit, Deportment, Courtesy and Discipline. Menasha, Wisconsin: George Banta Publishing Company. pp. 70. http://books.google.com/books?id=COFJAAAAIAAJ. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, Merch Bradt (1913). Physical Development of the Infantry Soldier. Menasha, Wisconsin: George Banta Publishing Company. pp. 41. http://books.google.com/books?id=Uj3PHAAACAAJ. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, Merch B.; Moss, James A. (1915). Self-Helps for the Citizen Soldier: Being a Popular Explanation of Things Military. Pen sketches by W.E. Larned. Menasha, Wisconsin: George Banta Publishing Company. pp. 239. http://books.google.com/books?id=HmMYAAAAYAAJ. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, Merch Bradt; Moss, James Alfred (1917). Military Training for Boys: Intended to Develop Body, Character and Patriotism, Prepared for the Use of the National School Camp Association, Inc. Menasha, Wisconsin: George Banta Publishing Company. pp. 241. http://books.google.com/books?id=O84GHQAACAAJ. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, M.B.; Moss, Jas. A. (1917). Our flag and its message. Appeal by Woodrow Wilson. Philadelphia and London: J.B. Lippincott Company. pp. 31. http://books.google.com/books?id=3G5-5YfZxs0C. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 
• Stewart, M.B. (October 19, 1919). "DEMOCRATIC MILITARY TRAINING". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9F03E0DA1038EE32A2575AC1A9669D946896D6CF. Retrieved January 8, 2010. 
• Stewart, M.B.; Waldron, W.H. (1920). Thirty Minute Talks. Washington D.C.: United States Infantry Association. pp. 379. http://books.google.com/books?id=5KBDAAAAIAAJ. Retrieved May 2, 2009. 

References

• Cullum, George Washington (1920). Robinson, Wirt. ed. Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy...: Supplement (1910–1920). 3715. 6A. Edward Singleton Holden, Charles Braden (3 ed.). New York: Houghton Mifflin. p. 767. http://books.google.com/books?id=F8wtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA767. Retrieved May 3, 2009. 
• Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States (1900). Register of the Military order of foreign wars of the United States, National commandery. p. 234. http://books.google.com/books?id=OyBCAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA234. Retrieved May 3, 2009. 
• Hall, Mordant (April 27, 1927). "Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?_r=1&res=990CE0DD163CE733A25753C3A9629C946695D6CF&scp=13&sq=Merch%20B.%20Stewart&st=cse. Retrieved January 8, 2010. 
• Heistand, H.O.S. (August 12, 1905). "MILITARY EDUCATION AND THE MAKING OF A CITIZEN; MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9506EED61738EF32A25751C1A96E9C946497D6CF. Retrieved January 8, 2010. 
• Editorial (July 8, 1917). "American Army Upholds Salutes Assailed in Russia". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9E03E4DC133BEE3ABC4053DFB166838C609EDE. Retrieved January 8, 2010. 
• "CADETS MAKE MUCH FUN; The Color Line Entertainment at West Point a Success". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. August 28, 1895. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9800E3D81039E033A2575BC2A96E9C94649ED7CF. Retrieved January 8, 2010. 
• Special (November 3, 1907). "CAPT. STEWART IS QUICKLY PUNISHED; West Point Instructor Is Sent to Philippines for Criticising Service Pay Bill.". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9F02E0DA103EE033A25750C0A9679D946697D6CF. Retrieved January 8, 2010. 
• "WHO THE NEW GENERALS ARE; Harbord Won Distinction Leading Marines at the Marne". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. June 29, 1918. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9802E5D8103BEE3ABC4151DFB0668383609EDE. Retrieved January 8, 2010. 
• "PLATTSBURG CAMPS PRAISED BY OFFICER; Major Stewart Says They Have Resulted in New Standards of Military Service.". The New York Times. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. December 18, 1916. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9E05E5DE1330E733A0575BC1A9649D946796D6CF. Retrieved January 8, 2010.