Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
John
Dempsey
Stokes
December 5, 1919

–

January 25, 2014

Born:

Calcasiue

, 

Louisiana

Home:

Calcasieu

, 

Louisiana

Buried: 

Ruby

, 

Louisiana

Cemetery:

Pine Grove Cemetery

John Stokes became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down 6.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 14 (VF-14)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Dempsey Stokes, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron FOURTEEN (VF-14), embarked in U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 14 (VF-14)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Dempsey Stokes, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron FOURTEEN (VF-14), embarked in U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), during World War II.