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Ian MacAlister Stewart
Ian MacAlister Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Busty" |
| Born | 17 October 1895 Poona, India |
| Died | 14 March 1987 (aged 91) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1913–1947 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Service number | 8329 |
| Unit | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders |
| Commands | 144th Infantry Brigade 12th Indian Infantry Brigade 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches |
Brigadier Ian MacAlister Stewart, 13th Laird of Achnacone, DSO, OBE, MC & Bar, DL (17 October 1895 – 14 March 1987) was a Scottish military officer who served in the British Army during both the First and Second World Wars. Known for his eccentric training methods, he commanded the 2nd Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, which participated in the Malayan campaign and the Battle of Singapore during the Second World War.
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