LEST WE FORGET 301 STEWART, Charles Milton WWI Charles Milton Steward was born January 29, 1888, in Lanark, Ontario. He and his parents, Charles and Catherine Stewart, were living in Bounty, Saskatchewan when he enlisted in Saskatoon on December 28, 1914. His parents later moved to Kerrisdale, BC. Charles was 26 years old and listed his occupation as farmer. Prior to enlistment, he served several years with the Canadian Militia. He was attached to the First Canadian Mounted Rifles, Saskatchewan Regiment, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. Charles landed in France on September 22, 1915. On September 16, 1916, he received a shrapnel wound to the right side of his chest. He spent a month in hospital before he was declared medically fit for service. Charles Milton Stewart was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917. He was awarded the Military Cross. Lieutenant Stewart is buried at Thelus Military Cemetery north of Arras. STEWART, John Alan Gordon WWII John was born in Daysville, Saskatchewan, on October 8, 1921. He enlisted in the Army as a leading aircraftsman in 1939 and served in England, Ireland and Scotland. He was discharged in 1945 and returned to Canada to work in road construction. He married Leena Belche, and they had one daughter and resided in North Battleford, SK. John passed away in November 1978. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Mervin Branch 121 for 33 years. STEWART, John WWI John was born in Perth, Scotland, on August 21, 1885. He enlisted with the 96th Battalion Canadian Highlanders in 1916, and served at Vimy Ridge, Hill 70. He was wounded and was discharged in 1918 and worked at carpentry in Calgary. He returned to farm at Mervin in 1921, and was a founding member of The Royal Canadian Legion Mervin Branch until his passing in April 1976.
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