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STEWART, Robert John - Date of
birth
18 August 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Scotland -
Hometown
Essex County, New Jersey
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1010394 -
Rank
Captain -
Function
unknown -
Unit
87th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized),
7th Armored Division,
B Troop
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
20 December 1944 - Place of
death
Northeast of St. Vith, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 15 | 26 |
Immediate family
-
Members
James Stewart (father)
Mary Stewart (mother)
James Stewart (brother)
Jane Stewart (sister)
More information
When he was evacuated to the 107th Evacuation Hospital, the ambulance, he was in, was hit by tank fire.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, WW2Memorial, Archives, www.ancestry.com - U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 7thArmoredDivision
Photo source: Jac Engels