Ed Stewart

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Title

Ed Stewart

Description

Ed Stewart served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 where he was a tank commander with the 77th Armored Division of the U.S. Army. He was born and raised in Crawfordsville, Indiana and drafted into the United States Army in 1967, after spending some time in college. During the Vietnam War, Stewart was first stationed in Wunder Beach and then operated just south of the DMZ near Leatherneck Square where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for actions in Vietnam. Upon returning from Vietnam Stewart joined the VFW and American Legion and began his civilian life. Stewart is very proud of his actions and service in Vietnam and hopes his story can impact people for years to come.

Creator

Ian Little and Austin Bryant

Publisher

Wabash College

Date

April 3rd, 2020

Collection Items

Ed Stewart Interview Clip #1
Ed describes a time when his tank unit was sent to look for the enemy.

Ed Stewart Interview Clip #2
Ed remembers when his tank and his men came under fire from the enemy.

Ed Stewart Interview Clip #3
Ed recounts some positive and happy experiences during his service in Vietnam.

Ed Stewart Interview Clip #4
Ed talks about visiting the Vietnam Memorial.

Ed Stewart Interview Clip #5
Ed describes how his father's military experience influenced him.

Ed and his Tank
Ed standing next to his tank during the Vietnam War.

Tanks Firing
Tanks fire into the distance.

Ed's Tank Crew
Ed and the crew of his tank pose for a group photo.

Ed in Uniform
Ed wearing his uniform after coming home from the war.

Ed's Tank
The tank that Ed was in charge of during his service in the Vietnam war.

Ed Stewart
A recent photo of Ed Stewart, 2020.
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