Joseph Stewart (U.S. Army officer)
Joseph Stewart | |
|---|---|
Stewart at Fort Yuma, CA, in 1858 | |
| 5th Commander of the Department of Alaska | |
| In office January 4, 1873 – April 20, 1874 | |
| President | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | Harvey A. Allen |
| Succeeded by | George B. Rodney Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1822 |
| Died | April 23, 1904 (aged 82) |
| Resting place | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Nickname | "Jasper" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | U.S. artillery |
| Years of service | 1842-1879 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | Fort Alcatraz Fort Churchill Department of Alaska |
| Battles/wars | |
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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.