Thomas B. Stewart Papers

Collection

Identifier: TMD130

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains correspondence (1993), Return to Kiska reunion materials (1993-1994): correspondence, permits, reports, memos, notes, invoices, schedules, Japanese language materials, color photographs (identified).

Dates

1993-2001

Creator

Stewart, Thomas Byrd,1919-2007. (Person)
Stewart, Thomas Bryd, 1919-2007 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from material in the collection should be discussed with the appropriate librarian or archivist. Permission for publication may be given on behalf of the Denver Public Library as the owner of the physical item. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained by the customer. The Library does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights of the manuscript held by the writer, heirs, donors, or executors. Reproduction restrictions are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Byrd Stewart was born in Seattle on January 1, 1919 and enlisted in the Army as a private in April 1941. He was later received an Captain's commission after completing officer candidate training at Ft. Benning, Ga. in April 1942. Stewart served as company commander for the Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment. He participated in the Kiska invasion and the Italian Campaign. During combat operations in Italy he was awarded both the Bronze Star Medal and the Silver Star Medal. He died in Juneau, Alaska on December 12, 2007.