Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 70 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 28th, 1942

"One night in June, 1942, Flight Sergeant Stewart was the captain of an aircraft detailed to attack enemy armoured vehicles and motor transport. After delivering several bombing attacks he dived to a very low altitude and carried out two machinegun attacks. Flight Sergeant Stewart's aircraft was then hit by machine gun and cannon fire from an enemy fighter. Displaying skilful airmanship he evaded the attacker and, despite the severe damage sustained, flew the aircraft back to base where he made a successful landing with the undercarriage retracted."