William Alfred Lindsay-Stewart Gren. Gds. (1892 - 1916)

Born 1892 in London, England

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Died 25 Sep 1916 at about age 24 in Somme, France

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Captain William Lindsay-Stewart Gren. Gds. was Killed in Action during World War I.

Biography

William Alfred Lindsay-Stewart (1892-1916) was the son of William Lindsay Stewart and Harriet Ann Gregory.

Suppliment to the London Gazette, 14 Nov 1916 - Military Cross (M.C.)

Capt. William Alfred Lindsay Stewart, Grenadier Guards

For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company with great skill and determination to an advanced position, which he held without support against repeated.attacks, until relieved.

He died age ~ 24 on the 25th of September 1916 (KiA) on the Somme, France and was buried at the Guards Cemetry, Lesboeufs, France.

Census

1901 census of England, Wales & Scotland
Spetchley Hall, Spetchley Village nr Pershore, Worcestershire, England

NB. This houusehold had 15 domestic servants.

Sources

UK GRO Births Mar Q 1892 Paddington 1a 74a STEWART, WILLIAM ALFRED LINDSAY - Mother's Maiden Surname: GREGORY

War Memorials Register

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Death year 1914-18

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Primary service (IWM reference) Service: Unknown. Rank: Captain

Honours MC

Memorial - St Peters Church WW1 Plaque (WMR 17046) Eastbourne East Sussex.

CWGC record for Captain W.A.L. Stewart M.C. 4th Bn. Grenadier Guards.