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Son of George Wilson and Isabella Stewart, of Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island.
His brothers Wilson, Clarence and Warren also served during World War II.
Wilson and Warren both served with the Royal Canadian Navy. Clarence served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps in Europe.
Fredrick was the only brother that did not come home from overseas.
Digital gallery of Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
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Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Final letter to his mother shortly before his death on October 22, 1943. He was believed to be wounded in action on October 5, 1943.
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel J. MacDonald and his wife Pauline are seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart of Murray Harbour, PEI. Daniel MacDonald served with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a Sergeant during the Italian Campaign. He was wounded in action during the Battle of Senio River in December of 1944 and later served as the Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1980.<P>
The photo was taken by his executive assistant, Robert Mill during the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 1975.
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel J. MacDonald and his wife Pauline are seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart of Murray Harbour, PEI. Daniel MacDonald served with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a Sergeant during the Italian Campaign. He was wounded in action during the Battle of Senio River in December of 1944 and later served as the Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1980.<P>
The photo was taken by his executive assistant, Robert Mill during the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 1975.
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Daniel MacDonald is seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart during the 60th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 2005. Daniel's father was at the very same spot paying respects to Fredrick Stewart 30 years earlier.
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Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Photo courtesy of John S. Brehaut
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Photo courtesy of John S. Brehaut
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Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Entrance to the Agira Canadian War Cemetery.
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Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
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Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
View of Mt. Etna
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Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
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Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
This memorial was erected by his family. It is located at the Murray Harbour Cemetery, Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island.
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Fredrick Bennett Stewart
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Final letter to his mother shortly before his death on October 22, 1943. He was believed to be wounded in action on October 5, 1943.
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Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel J. MacDonald and his wife Pauline are seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart of Murray Harbour, PEI. Daniel MacDonald served with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a Sergeant during the Italian Campaign. He was wounded in action during the Battle of Senio River in December of 1944 and later served as the Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1980.<P> The photo was taken by his executive assistant, Robert Mill during the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 1975.
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Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel J. MacDonald and his wife Pauline are seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart of Murray Harbour, PEI. Daniel MacDonald served with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a Sergeant during the Italian Campaign. He was wounded in action during the Battle of Senio River in December of 1944 and later served as the Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1980.<P> The photo was taken by his executive assistant, Robert Mill during the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 1975.
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Daniel MacDonald is seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart during the 60th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 2005. Daniel's father was at the very same spot paying respects to Fredrick Stewart 30 years earlier.
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Photo courtesy of John S. Brehaut
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Photo courtesy of John S. Brehaut
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Entrance to the Agira Canadian War Cemetery.
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View of Mt. Etna
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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This memorial was erected by his family. It is located at the Murray Harbour Cemetery, Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island.
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 217 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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AGIRA CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY Italy
Agira Canadian War Cemetery lies in the Commune of Agira, Province of Enna, in the centre of Sicily. From the autostrada A19, Catania-Palermo, take the exit to Catenanuova. Follow signposts to Regalbuto, then pass Regalbuto, going in the direction of Agira. The Cemetery is then signposted about 12 kilometres from Regalbuto.
On 10 July 1943, following the successful conclusion of the north African campaign in mid May, a combined allied force of 160,000 Commonwealth and American troops invaded Sicily as a prelude to the assault on mainland Italy. The Italians, who would shortly make peace with the Allies and re-enter the war on their side, offered little determined resistance but German opposition was vigorous and stubborn. The campaign in Sicily came to an end on 17 August when the two allied forces came together at Messina, but failed to cut off the retreating Axis lines. Agira was taken by the 1st Canadian Division of 28 July and the site for the war cemetery was chosen in September for the burial of all Canadians who had been killed in the Sicily campaign. Agira Canadian War Cemetery contains 491 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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