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Donald Stewart graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1940. He was captured on February 14, 1943, in Tunisia, and was interned as a Prisoner of War. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    17th Field Artillery Regiment

    Action Date:

    February 14, 1943

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Donald Boyle Stewart (ASN: 0-23028), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Battery D, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, in action against the enemy at Sidi Bon Zid, Tunisia, on 14 February 1943. Captain Stewart kept his battery In action until it was overrun by enemy tanks. He then, with disregard for his own safety, directed is own men to positions of safety. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Stewart, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    February 1943 – 1945

    Captain (Field Artillery) Donald Boyle Stewart (ASN: 0-23028), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in Europe on or about 14 February 1943, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.