Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy
John S Stokes
Details
- Rank: Chief Master-of-Arms (Highest Rank: Boatswain)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. New York - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 31, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: off the coast of Jamaica, Jamaica
Citation
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 12, 1871, New York, NY, United States
- Died: February 14, 1923
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (17-20184), Arlington, VA, United States