William H. Stewart
Home Town: Van Alstyne, Texas
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 22 January 1942, in the vicinity of Abucay Hacienda, Philippine Islands. Staff Sergeant Stewart's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 27 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William H. Stewart, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with