AMERICAN AWARD
Napier Officer’s Gallantry Recognised
(N.Z.P.A.) NAPIER, December 5. An impressive ceremony was performed yesterday afternoon when Captain G. W. Stewart, of Napier, of the Second N.Z.ET., was presented with the American Bronze Star by Colonel H. E. Meyer, of the American Legation. The citation stated that Captain Stewart, between March 15 and March 26. 1944, had to keep his troops in action continuously for periods of 72 hours without relief and under a hail of shells with practically no time for rest. He maintained a record of service and so conducted himself that he ensured an exceedingly high morale among his men in spite of many casualties in men and tanks. Colonel Meyer described the action as one by “a gallant bunch of New Zealanders who were real heroes.”
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23376, 6 December 1945, Page 6
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131AMERICAN AWARD Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23376, 6 December 1945, Page 6
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