John Stokes (British Army officer)
Lieutenant-General Sir John Stokes, KCB (1825 – 17 November 1902) was a British Army officer heavily involved in the success of the running of the Suez Canal Company.
Sir John Stokes | |
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| Born | 1825 Cobham, Kent |
| Died | 17 November 1902 Ewell, Surrey |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1843–1887 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Bath |
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