Private George Stokes
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1877
Date of Death
6 Aug 1914
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Place of Birth
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Place of Death
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War Memorial Location
Luton ward
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
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George Stokes, was one of the first Luton-born casualties of the war to be reported missing in the pages of the Luton News. He was serving on HMS Amphion, the first Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the conflict. Launched in December 1911, the cruiser hit a mine on August 6th while defending the eastern approaches of the English Channel.
George, who was born in Guildford Street and was the 38-year-old son of Mr William Stokes, then living with his daughter at 4 Front Row, New Town Street, Luton. Private Stokes had served in the Royal Navy for more than 19 years and was nearing the end of his service. He left a widow Jane Stokes, of 83, Oakfield Terrace Rd., Plymouth; and two children.
He had served in the South African War (Boer War).
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