Background
Stewart, Joseph Lester was born on May 31, 1915 in Newton, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Crawford and Allie (Lester) Stewart.
Stewart, Joseph Lester was born on May 31, 1915 in Newton, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Crawford and Allie (Lester) Stewart.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1937. Student, National War College, 1957.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1937; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Marine Corps, 1962; deputy director strategic plans director on staff Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, 1957-1959; director Marine Corps Command and Staff College, 1959-1961; deputy director Marine Corps Ednl. Center, 1961-1962; commanding general Marine Corps Base 29, Palms, California, 1962-1964; director Marine Corps Reserve, 1964-1965; retired, 1965; senior vice president, Armstrong Rubber Company, West Haven, Connecticut, 1965-1971; Chairman of the Board, Armstrong Rubber Company, 1971-1980; chairman of the executive committee, director, Armstrong Rubber Company, 1980-1986; retired consultant to company, Armstrong Rubber Company, since 1986.
Married Margaret Hines, February 9, 1946. Children: Margaret Allison, Barbara Lynne.