Glen and Jimmy Stewart.
Glen Stewart graduated from Rockport High School in 1947. Two years later, in 1949, James L. Stewart graduated from RHS. This was in the time frame of the Korean War and the draft was still in effect. Soon after James "Jim" Stewart graduated, Glen received his greeting from Uncle Sam that he was needed. Less than a month later, Jim received the same type letter from the same Uncle. The two brothers, not wanting to serve in the Army, enlisted in the Navy and were told that they could stay together and were given consecutive serial numbers. They completed "Boot" camp at Camp Pendleton in San Diego CA and reported to a base in Norfolk VA. They were then assigned to an ammo ship, the USS Mazama, and were given a destination in Japan. Jim was assigned to the Radar Room and that was also his battle station. While in route the ship developed problems and was sent back to San Diego. Glen became ill and was sent home and Jim was then sent back to Norfolk. While on duty in Norfolk, Jim fell some 35 feet to the ground, injuring his foot and ankle. The injury was severe and bad enough for a medical discharge. After a healing process, it was determined that Jim's foot condition would not allow him to serve in the Navy and he was sent back home.
It was now back to Rockport for Jim. Glen had been discharged a few months earlier and had started working with his brother, Duane "Buck" Stewart, as a construction electrician. The three brothers continued this line of work for about fifteen years. They worked in many states and on many construction sites. During this time frame Jim married his schoolmate, Hilma Lou Ashton. Glen had married his high school classmate a few years earlier.
In 1964 Jim acquired a job with Peabody Coal Company, Sinclair Mines. This mines had signed a long term contract to furnish coal for the new TVA plant. The mines closed in 1986 and Jim retired.
In 1966 Glen decided to give the mines another try and was employed, again, by Peabody Coal Company. The time he went to work for the River Queen Mines in Muhlenberg County. He worked there, as an electrician until he retired in 1989.
Glen and Coleen live on Highway 1245 in Rockport, Kentucky. Jim and Hilma Lou live on U.S. Hwy62 West, Rockport, Kentucky. Thanks you two, for your service to our country.
See you.......
jrd
Glen Stewart graduated from Rockport High School in 1947. Two years later, in 1949, James L. Stewart graduated from RHS. This was in the time frame of the Korean War and the draft was still in effect. Soon after James "Jim" Stewart graduated, Glen received his greeting from Uncle Sam that he was needed. Less than a month later, Jim received the same type letter from the same Uncle. The two brothers, not wanting to serve in the Army, enlisted in the Navy and were told that they could stay together and were given consecutive serial numbers. They completed "Boot" camp at Camp Pendleton in San Diego CA and reported to a base in Norfolk VA. They were then assigned to an ammo ship, the USS Mazama, and were given a destination in Japan. Jim was assigned to the Radar Room and that was also his battle station. While in route the ship developed problems and was sent back to San Diego. Glen became ill and was sent home and Jim was then sent back to Norfolk. While on duty in Norfolk, Jim fell some 35 feet to the ground, injuring his foot and ankle. The injury was severe and bad enough for a medical discharge. After a healing process, it was determined that Jim's foot condition would not allow him to serve in the Navy and he was sent back home.
It was now back to Rockport for Jim. Glen had been discharged a few months earlier and had started working with his brother, Duane "Buck" Stewart, as a construction electrician. The three brothers continued this line of work for about fifteen years. They worked in many states and on many construction sites. During this time frame Jim married his schoolmate, Hilma Lou Ashton. Glen had married his high school classmate a few years earlier.
In 1964 Jim acquired a job with Peabody Coal Company, Sinclair Mines. This mines had signed a long term contract to furnish coal for the new TVA plant. The mines closed in 1986 and Jim retired.
In 1966 Glen decided to give the mines another try and was employed, again, by Peabody Coal Company. The time he went to work for the River Queen Mines in Muhlenberg County. He worked there, as an electrician until he retired in 1989.
Glen and Coleen live on Highway 1245 in Rockport, Kentucky. Jim and Hilma Lou live on U.S. Hwy62 West, Rockport, Kentucky. Thanks you two, for your service to our country.
See you.......
jrd