Wayne Samuel Stewart was the son of William Cornelius Stewart and Martha R. (Mattie) Corum. Pvt. Stewart entered the U.S. Army, November 16, 1942. He sailed for Africa January 1, 1943.

Wayne Stuart was initially buried at Paestum Cemetery at Mount Soprano, Italy and reburied at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy, B, 2, 18

Wayne is seated in the family photo.

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 4 November 1914
  • Date of death: 9 August 1943
  • County: Sullivan
  • Hometown: Bristol
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVIII, Middle Panel
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