Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Angus William Stewart
In memory of:
Flying Officer Angus William Stewart
September 3, 1943
Kenninghall, Norfolk, England
Military Service
J/16926
22
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
156 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Distinguished Flying Medal, London Gazette dated 2 March 1943, "Throughout his operational career Flight Sergeant Stewart has displayed coolness and presence of mind in emergency. One night in August 1942, when his aircraft was severely damaged by night fighters, he rendered first aid to the wounded navigator and rear gunner and later when the aircraft had to descend on the sea his initiative considerably aided the rescue of those two members of the crew. He has always set a splendid example to the squadron of keenness, courage and determination." 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45.
Distinguished Flying Medal
Additional Information
March 30, 1921
New Liskeard, Ontario
September 14, 1940
North Bay, Ontario
Son of Angus and Annie (nee Dempsey) Stewart, of Noranda, Quebec. Brother of Daniel, Marion, Margaret and Loretta.
Commemorated on Page 216 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Grave 14140.
CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY is situated about 2 kilometres east of Cambridge on the road to Newmarket. It is regretted that it is not possible to keep a copy of the register in this cemetery. Assistance may be obtained from staff when they are present and a copy of the register is available for consultation at the Commission's Head Office, 2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 7DX.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of ANGUS WILLIAM STEWART – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Memorial – Flying Officer Angus William Stewart is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Memorial – Flying Officer Angus William Stewart is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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