Donald W. Stewart, 1/Lt.

Personal information
Age	21
Nationality	British
Date / place of birth	Unknown
Genealogy	Son of Capt. John Alexander Stewart and Vera Mildred Stewart, Harrow, Middlesex. U.K.
Military information
Army Number	6216249
Rank	1/Lt.
Function	Unknown
Platoon / Troop / Flight	Unknown
Company / Squadron	Unknown
Unit / Group	1st Airborne Division Signals
Division / Transport / Command	1st Airborne Division
Regiment	Royal Corps of Signals
Decoration	The British (Imperial) Distinguished Conduct Medal The British (Imperial) Distinguished Conduct Medal The need for a gallantry medal for other ranks was first recognised during the Crimean War, although previously the Meritorious Service Medal had very occasionally been awarded for gallantry in the field. Since 1916 the DCM has ranked as a superior decoration to the Military Medal - It was thus the second highest award for gallantry in action (after the Victoria Cross) for all army ranks below commissioned officers and was available to navy and air force personnel also for distinguished conduct in the field. Close
Death information
Died when	24-9-1944
Died where	Arnhem
Spot	St. Elisabeth Hospital
Map reference	Unknown
Burial location	Oosterbeek, War Cemetery, Netherlands
Grave number	15-B-11
Graves overview	Graves overview
Miscellaneous information
Personal notes
Signalman Stewart (Scotty) was hit by a sniper near the Hartenstein Hotel and died in the Elisabeth Hospital. Stewart was awarded the DCM in Palermo (Italy) where he managed to get in a Gestapo building and steal important documents and listening to the signals transmitted from the Gestapo to other units. He then transmitted all important information to the troops and got out safely. With this important information the allied troops had a great advantage when taking the city of Palermo.

Personal information
Age	21
Nationality	British
Date / place of birth	Unknown
Genealogy	Son of Capt. John Alexander Stewart and Vera Mildred Stewart, Harrow, Middlesex. U.K.
Military information
Army Number	6216249
Rank	1/Lt.
Function	Unknown
Platoon / Troop / Flight	Unknown
Company / Squadron	Unknown
Unit / Group	1st Airborne Division Signals
Division / Transport / Command	1st Airborne Division
Regiment	Royal Corps of Signals
Decoration	The British (Imperial) Distinguished Conduct Medal The British (Imperial) Distinguished Conduct Medal The need for a gallantry medal for other ranks was first recognised during the Crimean War, although previously the Meritorious Service Medal had very occasionally been awarded for gallantry in the field. Since 1916 the DCM has ranked as a superior decoration to the Military Medal - It was thus the second highest award for gallantry in action (after the Victoria Cross) for all army ranks below commissioned officers and was available to navy and air force personnel also for distinguished conduct in the field. Close
Death information
Died when	24-9-1944
Died where	Arnhem
Spot	St. Elisabeth Hospital
Map reference	Unknown
Burial location	Oosterbeek, War Cemetery, Netherlands
Grave number	15-B-11
Graves overview	Graves overview
Miscellaneous information
Personal notes
Signalman Stewart (Scotty) was hit by a sniper near the Hartenstein Hotel and died in the Elisabeth Hospital. Stewart was awarded the DCM in Palermo (Italy) where he managed to get in a Gestapo building and steal important documents and listening to the signals transmitted from the Gestapo to other units. He then transmitted all important information to the troops and got out safely. With this important information the allied troops had a great advantage when taking the city of Palermo.

The British (Imperial) Distinguished Conduct Medal

Oosterbeek, War Cemetery, Netherlands

The British (Imperial) Distinguished Conduct Medal

Oosterbeek, War Cemetery, Netherlands

Operation Market Garden: The Digital Monument

Roll of Honour: British 1st Airborne Division