Ian MacAlister Stewart Military person

Ian MacAlister Stewart, 13th Laird of Achnacone (1895 - 1987) DSO OBE was a British Army officer, serving during both the First and Second World Wars. Known for his eccentric training methods, he commanded the Second 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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Birth date	January 01, 1895
Birth place	India
Date of death	January 01, 1987

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allegiance	United Kingdom
award	Military Cross Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Medal bar
military operations	World War II World War I Battle of Singapore Malayan Campaign
military command	2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders British 144th Infantry Brigade Indian 12th Infantry Brigade