Andre W. Brewster
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| Andre W. Brewster | |
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| December 9, 1862 – March 27, 1942 (aged 79) | |
 Andre W. Brewster, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Hoboken, New Jersey |
| Place of death | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 9th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Andre W. Brewster (December 9, 1862 – March 27, 1942) was a major general in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Boxer Rebellion.
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[edit] Biography
Andre W. Brewster was born on December 9, 1862 in Hoboken, New Jersey, during the American Civil War. He was commissioned in the Army in 1885 and served in "frontier duty" and the Spanish-American War.
For his actions during the Boxer Rebellion on July 13, 1900 in Tientsin, China, while a Captain with the 9th U.S Infantry, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on September 15, 1903.
During World War I, from June 1917 to September 1919, he served in France as Inspector General of General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Force (AEF).
Brewster's last command was the I Corps Area in Boston, Massachusetts. He retired in 1925 with the rank of major general.
Brewster died on March 27, 1942 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[1] His grave is located in section 2, lot 1130.[1]
[edit] Honors and awards
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, 9th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900. Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa. Birth: Hoboken, N.J. Date of issue: 15 September 1903.
Citation:
- While under fire rescued 2 of his men from drowning.[2]
[edit] Namesakes
In World War II, the United States Navy transport ship General A. W. Brewster was named in Brewster’s honor. The ship was also active in the Korean War, earning five battle stars for her service in that conflict.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Andre W. Brewster at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-16
- ^ Andre W. Brewster, Medal of Honor recipient. China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-16.
- ^ General A. W. Brewster. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. United States Navy. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
[edit] References
- This article includes text in the public domain from the U.S. Government.
- Andre W. Brewster, Medal of Honor recipient. China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-16.
- Andre W. Brewster at Find A Grave. Retrieved on 2007-12-16
- Andre W. Brewster, Medal of Honor recipient. Arlington National Cemetery Biography (June 27, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-10-16.
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