John F. Stokes

John F. Stokes (January 7, 1889–January 1, 1963) was an American law enforcement officer. He was involved with many high-profile cases as a detective with the Massachusetts State Police and later served as Massachusetts' Commissioner of Public Safety and Director of Civil Defense.

John F. Stokes
Massachusetts Director of Civil Defense
In office
1950–1954
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byJohn J. Maginnis
Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Safety
In office
1943–1950
Preceded byEugene M. McSweeney
Succeeded byDaniel I. Murphy
Personal details
Born(1889-01-07)January 7, 1889
Cambridge, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 1, 1963(1963-01-01) (aged 73)
Belmont, Massachusetts
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1917–1920
Rank Second lieutenant
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