The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Kenneth Morrison

Found a grave (his wife's - I think) in New Abbey Burial Ground "To the Memory of Brigadier General Charles Edward Stewart CMG, The Black Watch who fell in action in France"
http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/scottishwargraves-ftopic983-0-asc-0.html
CWGC has him as Commanding 154th Infantry Brigade (51st Highland Division ? ) with a date of death of 14/09/1916.
Husband of Katherine Maud Stewart of Woodend, Madderty, Crieff.

Does anyone have him on a WM ?
Anyone know his story?
Was a Brig. General KIA unusual? (was he KIA?)
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Ken

Jim · Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 195

He's buried in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentières.

http://www.archerfamily.org.uk/rohonour.html

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject:

From IPT on GWForum
The History of the 51st (Highland) Division 1914-1918

On 14th September the Division sustained a considerable
loss in the death of Brigadier-General C. E. Stewart,
C.M.G., commanding the 154th Infantry Brigade. General
Stewart and his intelligence officer were walking through
Houplines when a chance shell burst within a few feet of
them, killing them both. It was a case of the cruellest
bad luck, as this was the only shell which fell in that
vicinity during the day. General Stewart had commanded
the 154th Brigade since its reconstitution as a Highland
brigade. His troops were considerably attached to him,
and his loss was much felt by them.

Any sign of him on a WM?

Ken

dhubthaigh · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject:

THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL: 23.09.1916
BLACK WATCH GENERAL FALLS

Brigadier-General Charles Edward Stewart, C.M.G., Black Watch, who is reported killed had 27 years' service, during which he remained uninterruptedly associated with the Royal Highlanders. As major he served throughout the South African War, taking part in the advance on Kimberley, including the action at Magersfontein, was mentioned in Despatches and received the Queen's Medal with four Clasps and the King's Medal with two Clasps. He was promoted lieutenant-colonel at the outbreak of the present war. Last year the honour of C.M.G. was conferred upon him, and in January last he was raised to the temporary rank of Brigadier-General. He was 47 years of age.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject:

Charles Edward Stewart was born 27 September 1868 at Boundary Cottage, Hampstead, London.
Son of Charles Stewart, barrister, of 52 Redcliffe Gardens, Kensington, London. Born Liverpool.
And of Eliza Jane Copland of Monkstown, Co. Dublin.

Married 12 October 1898 at St Mary's Mortimer, Bradfield, Berkshire, to Katherine Maud MacKenzie, daughter of Colin James MacKenzie WS of Portmore, Peebleshire.

Katherine died 31 August 1934 at Abbey House, New Abbey.

info. from www.archerfamily.org.uk/family/stewart.htm

So in spite of the name and Regiment, not actually Scottish - bit like his namesake!
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Ken

dhubthaigh · Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:45 pm Post subject:

The Crieff Churches require some considerable work carried out. I do have Charles Stewart on an individual memorial plaque; and also commemorated on a bell, gifted by his wife, in the present Crieff Parish Church, formerly St. Michaels.

Keptie

Officers of the Black Watch 1725 - 1986 page 93

STEWART , CHARLES EDWARD , CMG; 2 /Lieut 10 April 1889, Lieut 26 Oct 1890; Capt 7 Aug 1898; Bde Major 13 Nov 1900, Major 15 Jan 1908 ; Commanding Depot 1910; Lt Col Commanding 1st Bn 15 Sept 1914; wounded in command 1st Bn 11 Nov 1914; T/ Brig General COMMANDING 154th Inf Bde 4 Jan 1916 ; killed in action 14 Sept 1916

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Also in the pages of A History of the Black Watch in the Great War edited by Major General A G Wauchope :
1st Bn pages and in Officers of the 1st Bn pages :

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He is also listed on THE STEWART SOCIETY Roll of Honour part 2 booklet under

Army ( page 35)
BLACK WATCH :

Brigadier General Charles Edward Stewart

.

pat

patrick w anderson

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject:

Pat - thanks for the career info. I'll add it to the War Graves Site.

Mark - is it a bit spooky the way that Perthshire and Dumfriesshire people are linked? I wonder if it's a reflection of land ownership at that time?
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Ken