Samuel Stewart

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSamuel Gibson•Stewart
Used nameSamuel•Stewart
Born29 November 1895 in Topeka, Kansas (USA)
Died29 August 1950 (aged 54 years 9 months) in San Francisco, California (USA)
AffiliationsWashburn College
NOC United States

Biography

Samuel Stewart attended Washburn College where he played football. He served with the 7th Armored Division in France during World War I and in 1920 was in the 79th Field Artillery of the US Army. He was released from the military in June 1927, after reaching the rank of captain. After retiring from the military Stewart served as manager of the Oahu Ralway. Stewart was cremated with his ashes scattered at sea, but not until 27 years after his death.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Samuel Stewart
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =5