author
William Augustus Steward
b. 1867
Best known for clear, enthusiast-friendly books on military decorations, this early 20th-century writer turned the history of war medals into something both practical and absorbing. His work remains useful for readers curious about how medals were awarded, identified, and understood.
1 Audiobook
War Medals and Their History
by William Augustus Steward
About the author
William Augustus Steward was a writer on military decorations whose surviving book records identify him as born in 1867. He is known for detailed reference works on British war medals, including War Medals and Their History (1915) and The A B C of War Medals and Decorations (1918).
His books combine history with hands-on guidance. They explain how medals were won, describe their physical features, and discuss naming and counterfeit examples, suggesting he wrote for both general readers and serious collectors.
Very little biographical information about his personal life appears to be readily available in the reliable sources found here. Even so, his books show a strong interest in making a specialized subject readable, organized, and useful.