Roll of Honor
Incident
Killed as a result of enemy action during an air raid at Folkestone.
Killed as a result of enemy action during an air raid at Folkestone.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Constable Stokes served with the Folkestone Borough Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Constable Stokes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Special Constable William H Stokes is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Folkestone Borough Police, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William H Stokes's cause is highlighted.
How William H Stokes Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William H Stokes is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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