Stewart, David Cameron Robertson

Date of birth:: 1915 (Simla, India)
Date of death:: 1963
Service number:: RO 3481
Nationality:: British

Biography

Joined the Indian Army in 1937

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Military Cross (MC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Temporary Captain
Unit:: 3 Royal Battalion Sikhs 12 Frontier Force Regiment
Awarded on:: March 8th, 1945

“On the Arezzo sector during the attack on Campriano on the night of 24-25 July 1944, ‘B’ Company was commanded by Captain Stewart and was ordered to advance and capture an intermediate position to enable ‘C’ Company to pass through.“Soon after crossing the start line this company came under intense artillery, mortar and small arms fire. Casualties had been sustained but under Captain Stewart’s inspired leadership the advance was pressed home.“Two enemy M.Gs were engaged and after stubborn resistance were silenced. At this time, despite the fact that the Company had suffered 20 casualties, Captain Stewart continued to advance with great determination until halted by further heavy casualties. During the night he personally supervised the consolidation of the positions and his calm confidence under heavy shelling inspired the remaining members of his company. At 0500 hours he again launched an attack under cover of artillery concentrations. This attack was successful and 17 Germans were captured, but by this time only 50 men were left in the company.”

WO 373/10/104