Stewart, Robert D.

Veteran Information

Date of Birth: 9/21/1926

Date of Death: unknown

Address: 233 Norman Drive

Branch of Service: U.S. Navy-WWII

Service Number: unknown

SKU: USN-257 Categories: , , ,

Description

Robert Davison Stewart

Robert Davison Stewart was born September 21, 1926 in Manhattan, NY to Elizabeth Holloway and Percy Stewart. In Rye his family lived at 233 Norman Drive and were members of the Presbyterian Church. He attended Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville N J and was a graduate of the New York Military Academy, class of 1944.

Robert enlisted in 1944 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Robert Stewart Joins Navy
Robert D. Stewart, son of Percy Stewart of Greenhaven, left Wednesday to join the U. S. Navy. He was graduated in June from the New York Military Academy.
RYE, NEW YORK FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1944

He received a medical discharge September 9, 1944.

After his discharge he attended Lehigh University. Robert married Ruth Florence Olney January 23, 1954 in Strafford New Hampshire, they had two children during their marriage. Robert was working as a manager for a hearing aid company during the 1950’s.

As of 1-4-2026 we have no further information on this veteran.

Name: Robert Davison Stewart
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1926
Birth Place: New York City, New York
Residence Place: Rye, Westchester, New York
Registration Date: 21 Sep 1944
Registration Place: Mexico, New York, USA
Employer: Student At Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville N J
Weight: 135
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5ft 10 1/2
Next of Kin: Percy M Stewart

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