Joseph Stewart (U.S. Army officer)
Joseph Stewart | |
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Stewart at Fort Yuma, CA, in 1858 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Jasper" |
| Born | January 29, 1822 Columbia, Kentucky |
| Died | April 23, 1904 (aged 82) Berkeley, California |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | U.S. artillery |
| Years of service | 1842-1879 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | Fort Alcatraz Fort Churchill Department of Alaska |
| Battles / wars | Mexican War Bannock War |
Joseph Stewart (January 29, 1822 – April 23, 1904) was an officer in the United States Army notable for serving as commander of Fort Alcatraz, Fort Churchill and the Department of Alaska. His name is occasionally seen as Jasper Stewart.