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John S. Stokes

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John S. Stokes

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
14 Feb 1923 (aged 51)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 17 Lot 20184
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as Chief Master-at-Arms in the United States Navy when he earned his Medal. His citation reads: 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. He was awarded his Medal on July 29, 1899.
Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as Chief Master-at-Arms in the United States Navy when he earned his Medal. His citation reads: 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. He was awarded his Medal on July 29, 1899.

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  • Added: Sep 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7885908/john_s-stokes: accessed ), memorial page for John S. Stokes (12 Jun 1871–14 Feb 1923), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7885908, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.