James Stewart was drafted in October 1940 into the United States Army, although he was initially rejected for being underweight.
Work with a trainer allowed him to pass a subsequent physical, and he enlisted in the USAAC in March 1941.
During World War II he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and four Air Medals, as well as the French Croix de Guerre with bronze palm.
James Stewart was drafted in October 1940 into the United States Army, although he was initially rejected for being underweight. Work with a trainer allowed him to pass a subsequent physical, and he enlisted in the USAAC in March 1941. During World War II he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and four Air Medals, as well as the French Croix de Guerre with bronze palm.
List of awards and nominations received by James Stewart