| Regimental number | 2535 |
| Place of birth | Bombala New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bombala, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs May Stewart, 97 Eastern Avenue, Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For great gallantry and resource near Proyart on 17 August, 1918. While searching for wounded this N.C.O. with another, located a large party of the enemy. He worked round behind and took them by surprise, ordering them to surrender. The enemy at once dashed for the trenches, but he succeeded in capturing five, and a machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'For continuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack against the Hindenburg Line North of BELLICOURT on 30th September 1918. Shortly after the objective was reached the enemy delivered a strong counter attack, and he protected his attack from either flank by heavy Machine Gun fire, which swept the trench occupied by our men. In spite of the danger from this fire Corporal STEWART, who was the only member of a Lewis Gun team unwounded, carried his gun out in front of the trench, and fired on the enemy continuously, killing and wounding many of them. The fire from his gun was so effective that the Hun was forced to retire. A few of the enemy had approached along a trench, and as the fire from his gun could not reach them, this gallant N.C.O. collected a few bombs, and joining a bombing party, pursued the enemy,who were forced to retire. A number of Boche were left dead in the trench.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
