John Martin Stokes

Captain (retired) John Martin Stokes (14 November, 1854 – 28 September, 1930) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Stokes was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 8 December, 1879.

On 7 December, 1880, he was appointed to the composite screw sloop Doterel and was fortunate to survive, unhurt, when she exploded on 26 April, 1881.

He was appointed in command of the training brig Sealark from 2 February, 1891 until being superseded on 17 May, 1894.

Stokes was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1894.

Stokes was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 June, 1903 promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 31 December, 1909.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Robert S. Rolleston	Captain of H.M. T.B. 5 28 Apr, 1885 – 31 Jul, 1885	Succeeded by Henry H. Campbell
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M. T.B. 24 5 Jun, 1886 – 10 Sep, 1886	Succeeded by William J. Thompson
Preceded by George E. Richards	Captain of H.M.S. Trent 18 Jul, 1894 – 1 Sep, 1894	Succeeded by Cecil E. Rooke