Stewart Van Vliet

1815–1901 (age 86)

Military Officer

Biography

Stewart Van Vliet’s long career as a military officer was marked by his calm regard for discipline and the welfare of those under his command.

His experience and steady leadership left a lasting impression, and Arlington National Cemetery now honors his memory among the nation’s honored dead.

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