Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

Punjab Regiment attached 1 Lancashire Fusiliers

Awarded on:

November 16th, 1944

Recommendation:
"Major Stuart was Brigade Major of 77 Indian Infantry Bde throughout the operations of 77 Bde in Burma. At MOGAUNG he fell seriously ill. In spite of his suffering he took a most active part in the operations which finally led to the capture of MOGAUNG. On one occasion on 4th June enemy shelling set fire to a dump of flame thrower fuel which was situated near Bde HQ. This set fire to an ammunition dump and to men's packs in which were primed grenades. In spite of the fact that accurate shelling was still in progress two men of Bde. HQ having been killed and others wounded. Major STUART coolly entered the flaming area and started to remove the ammunition and put the fire out. By this time grenades were bursting and one or two men who were helping him were injured. However Major STUART personally supervised the operation until there was no more danger. His action undoubtedly saved the ammunition dump which was urgently required and saved much signal equipment which was in danger, and also the lives of men at our Adv. Dressing Station which was close and from which we had not had time to move everyone. "

WO 373/34/236