Percy Stuart St. John

Lieutenant Percy Stuart St. John, R.N. (26 April, 1863 – 11 March, 1900) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Stokefield.

St. John was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1887.

St. John died very shortly after being appointed in command of Cormorant. He was diagnosed with "paralysis of the insane."

Naval Appointments
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Sturgeon 14 Jan, 1896^[1] – 8 Jul, 1896	Succeeded by Richard M. Harbord
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Hunter 8 Jul, 1896 – 18 Aug, 1896	Succeeded by Reginald G. O. Tupper
Preceded by Henry J. D. Laxton	Captain of H.M.S. Peacock 18 Aug, 1896^[2]	Succeeded by John G. Armstrong
Preceded by William H. Pigott	Captain of H.M.S. Cormorant 15 Jan, 1900 – 28 Feb, 1900	Succeeded by Lionel H. St. C. Coxon