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Her commitment to the Allied effort during the Second World War saw her enlist in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the valiant female corps of the British Army. In the pivotal year of 1944, she was stationed at Bletchley Park, the nexus of British cryptographic endeavours, a testament to her intellect and trustworthiness. Her post-war assignment in Germany involved the delicate task of translating Adolf Hitler´s will into English, a role that underscored the significance of her linguistic skills and her contribution to historical scholarship.
Stewart´s post-war career transitioned from the military to the vanguard of international communication as a senior producer with the BBC World Service. Her retirement in 1983 did not diminish her zest for life; it merely redirected it towards the arts and community service. She found joy in attending the theatre, immersing herself in the profound emotions of German lieder, and serving as an elder at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church in Ealing, West London. Here, she not only edited the church magazine but also ran a Scottish country dance group and organised the annual Burns Night dinner, celebrating Scotland´s beloved bard.
