Korean War
| Service # | AF16326875 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | December 22 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman First Class Stewart was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Airman First Class Stewart was a member of the 36th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Group. On December 22, 1952, he was a passenger in a C-47 Skymaster transport, flown by the Royal Hellenic Air Force. During takeoff at Suwon Airfield (K-13), the aircraft was struck by an Air Force F-80 Shooting Star fighter, killing all 13 on board.