Mr. Edward Stewart

Mr. Stewart was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1926. Following his father’s footsteps, he attempted to join the navy, but was under age. Drafted at the age of 18, he was selected for naval duty. Mr. Stewart served aboard troop ships during the latter stages of the Second World War, both on deck and in the engine room, and spent considerable time ashore in Germany, France and Denmark. He also sailed on one of the mass-produced Liberty ships. Mr. Stewart eventually moved to Harriston, Ontario, where he worked 38 years for Canada Packers.

War, Conflict or Mission: Second World War
Location/Theatre: Europe
Campaign: Battle of the Atlantic
Branch: Navy
Units/Ship: Europa
Military Rank: Able Seaman
Occupation: Deck Crew, Engine Room

Mr. Stewart compares the ‘SS Elgin Victory’ to the ‘SS Europa’

Mr. Stewart describes the commissioning of the SS Europa

Mr. Stewart talks about the Black Market and bartering for goods and services

Mr. Stewart describes his enlistment and deployment in the United States Navy

Mr. Stewart describes life in Bremerhaven, Germany after a bombing raid

Mr. Stewart describes the desperation of the hungry in Bremerhaven, Germany

Mr. Stewart describes the changing makeup of convoys at sea

Mr. Stewart compares experiences on deck and in the engine room

Mr. Stewart discusses different aspects of basic training