Stewart, Captain Archibald Mathison (1917-1985) RAMC

Papers relating to Captain Stewart's service in the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War Two, including some course notes, surgical case records and medical standing orders.

c.1938-1945

6 items

Chronological

Presented to Archives and Manuscripts 01/11/2002 by Dr Colin Stewart, Captain Stewart's younger son, via Dr John Blair.

Born 11 Aug 1917. Obtained his medical education at Edinburgh University (MB ChB 1940). World War Two Service: Served in the RAMC during World War Two: attached to Light Field Ambulance as Sectional Commander - awarded a Distinction in 43rd Divisional Infantry Battle Course - May 1941-Sep 1942. Took part in the Allied North Africa landings in Oct 1942, attached to 50th General Hospital. Joined 83rd General Hospital (acting Casualty Clearing Station) in Jan 1943. Thereafter transferred to No.5 Casualty Clearing Station, serving in Africa, Sicily and Italy. In charge of all wards. Performed over 300 operations. Received instruction in brain surgery from Mr Slemon of the Advanced Neurological Team. Performed, with supervision, several intercranial operations. Developed a special interest in ophthalmology. Mentioned in Dispatches. Took part in the Battle of the Po, Feb 1945, as RMO to 22nd Cheshire Regiment. Was a trainee in surgery with 22nd British General Hospital in Northern Italy, Jun 1945. In Dec 1945 appointed General Surgical Specialist. Post War Career: Stewart obtained paediatric surgical posts in Edinburgh. Also trained in Radiology, with posts in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Appointed Consultant Radiologist to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Senior Radiologist in Paediatric Radiology at Aberdeen Sick Children's Hospital. Married Marjory M E Logan in Apr 1941 and had two sons, David and Colin.

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