Matthew Stewart (British Army officer)

Matthew Stewart was a British Army officer who served during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. While precise details of his birth and early career remain somewhat obscure in readily available records, he is known to have held the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the British Army. He notably commanded the 1st Battalion, 9th Regiment of Foot (East Norfolk Regiment) during the Peninsular War.

Stewart's service in the Peninsular War saw him participate in several key battles and engagements against the French. His leadership of the 1st Battalion, 9th Foot, was particularly evident during the campaigns in Spain and Portugal. He is mentioned in dispatches for his conduct in various actions, though specific details of his battlefield contributions are often intertwined with the broader accounts of his regiment's movements and engagements.

After his service in the Peninsular War, information regarding Stewart's subsequent military postings or retirement is limited. Further research into regimental histories and the London Gazette would be necessary to provide a more comprehensive account of his post-Peninsular War career and personal life.