John Stokes

1871 – 1923

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John Stokes served the U.S. Navy. John was 51 years old.

Keepsakes

Headstone Back of John Stokes. Arlington National Cemetery.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

31 March 1899 · Chief Master-at-Arms, U.S. Navy.

On board the U.S.S. New York off the coast of Jamaica, 31 March 1899. Showing gallant conduct, Stokes jumped overboard and assisted in the rescue of Peter Mahoney, watertender, U.S. Navy.

525 29 July 1899.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy March 31, 1899 · Chief Master-at-Arms, U.S. Navy. 525 29 July 1899.

On board the U.S.S. New York off the coast of Jamaica, 31 March 1899. Showing gallant conduct, Stokes jumped overboard and assisted in the rescue of Peter Mahoney, watertender, U.S. Navy.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 17

Grave 20184

In Our Keeping

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