Douglas Stewart (equestrian)
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Douglas Norman "Duggie" Stewart (born 24 June 1913 - Doonholm Ayrshire, date of death July 1992 - Midlem Selkirk) - son of Brig General Ian Stewart DSO (Cameronians/Scottish Rifles)and Myra Kennedy of Doonholm Ayrshire (m.1907). Sisters Elizabeth (Hill) and Rhona (m. Colonel Alec Scott of Tetbury).
He was a cavalry (equestrian
) officer, commanding Royal Scots Greys age 31 in last 6 months of World War 2, and again 1950-1952. He was awarded two Military Crosses and a Distinguished Service Order. He represented Britain at the London Olympics 1948, in the eventing team, and again at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics in the show jumping
team, when he won the UK's only Gold Medal with Sir Harry Llewellyn and Wilfe White.
He later farmed near Banbury in Oxfordshire - once landing his light aircraft in a field near Aylesbury where the great train robbers were hiding; they cleared out at 2am next morning leaving their finger prints and mail bags empty! - and later in the Scottish Borders near St Boswells.
Education - Rugby and Sandhurst.
Keen shot, fisherman and dedicated deer stalker.
Married Gillian Hollick (from Warwickshire) in 1943; with issue Claire Gillian 1944, Robert Douglas 1945 and Rory 1950 (mother died in childbirth, Rory cot death 10 days later). 2nd wife Phoebe Gosling in 1952 and had issue Ian Norman 1953 and James Patrick 1956.
He was a cavalry (equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
) officer, commanding Royal Scots Greys age 31 in last 6 months of World War 2, and again 1950-1952. He was awarded two Military Crosses and a Distinguished Service Order. He represented Britain at the London Olympics 1948, in the eventing team, and again at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics in the show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
team, when he won the UK's only Gold Medal with Sir Harry Llewellyn and Wilfe White.
He later farmed near Banbury in Oxfordshire - once landing his light aircraft in a field near Aylesbury where the great train robbers were hiding; they cleared out at 2am next morning leaving their finger prints and mail bags empty! - and later in the Scottish Borders near St Boswells.
Education - Rugby and Sandhurst.
Keen shot, fisherman and dedicated deer stalker.
Married Gillian Hollick (from Warwickshire) in 1943; with issue Claire Gillian 1944, Robert Douglas 1945 and Rory 1950 (mother died in childbirth, Rory cot death 10 days later). 2nd wife Phoebe Gosling in 1952 and had issue Ian Norman 1953 and James Patrick 1956.