- SURNAME
Stewart
- FORENAME
William J.
- UNIT
3rd Raider Battalion
- RANK
First Lieutenant
- NUMBER
0-13530
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Puruata Island, Solomon Islands. 1st November 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
born Sheffield, Vermont
27.07.1944 2nd Silver Star 4th Marines at Guam (Captain)
CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant William J. Stewart (MCSN: 0-13530), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while attached to the Third Marine Raider Battalion during a landing on Puruata Island, Solomon Islands, November 1, 1943. Assuming command of a platoon whose leader was severely wounded, First Lieutenant Stewart directed his men in an attack on a strongly fortified enemy position and, realizing that further advance was impossible in the face of withering enemy fire, expeditiously withdrew his platoon a short distance. Although wounded, he courageously remained in action to reorganize his group and lead it in a decisive second attack, thereby contributing materially to the destruction of the hostile position and the neutralization of organized enemy resistance to our occupation of the Island. First Lieutenant Stewart's great personal valor and outstanding leadership throughout this crucial engagement were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Silver Star (Gold Star) : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain William J. Stewart (MCSN: 0-13530), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company L, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, Third Amphibious Corps, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, 27 July 1944. During the assault on Orote Peninsula, Captain Stewart led his men against the full force of the enemy resistance and, although his company suffered severe losses, sustained a steady advance in the day-long fight. His leadership and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Captain Stewart and the United States Naval Service.
Silver Star (Gold Star) : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain William J. Stewart (MCSN: 0-13530), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company L, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, Third Amphibious Corps, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, 27 July 1944. During the assault on Orote Peninsula, Captain Stewart led his men against the full force of the enemy resistance and, although his company suffered severe losses, sustained a steady advance in the day-long fight. His leadership and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Captain Stewart and the United States Naval Service.
