Walter L. Stewart Jr.

Start of career From December 1967 to July 1969, Stewart served at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, where his assignments included training officer (December 1967 to February 1968), maintenance officer (February to April 1968), assistant family housing officer (April to May 1968), and a second posting as maintenance officer (May 1968 to July 1969). He was promoted to first lieutenant in December 1968.

Following his military retirement, Stewart authored numerous magazine articles and newspaper editorials on military readiness and defense policy. In addition, he authored a book about his Vietnam War service, 2023's Jefferson's Angels: How ending the draft doomed the American Republic. He also took part in veterans' activities, including speaking at events to honor veterans of World War II.

Awards Federal awards Stewart's federal awards and decorations included:

Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster Bronze Star Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal with numeral 31 Army Commendation Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster Army Good Conduct Medal Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star Vietnam Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Army Service Ribbon Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with 1 silver star Master Army Aviator Badge Overseas Service Bar (2)

State awards Among Stewart's state awards were:

Pennsylvania Service Ribbon Pennsylvania 20 Year Medal Pennsylvania MG Thomas. R. White Medal Pennsylvania GEN Thomas. J. Stewart Medal

Dates of rank Stewart's dates of rank included:

Major General, Army National Guard, 22 June 1995 Brigadier General, Army National Guard, 15 May 1991 Colonel, Army National Guard, 1 October 1986 Lieutenant Colonel, Army National Guard, 3 December 1982 Major, Army National Guard, 22 February 1977 Captain, Army National Guard, 14 July 1973 First Lieutenant, Army of the United States, 4 December 1969 First Lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, 3 December 1969 First Lieutenant, Army of the United States, 4 December 1968 Second Lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, 4 December 1967