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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 24, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 95 (September 18, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert A. Stewart, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 1st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Rocky Point, Dutch New Guinea, on 24 June 1944. First Lieutenant Stewart’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 6th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.