James Stokes
James Stokes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1915 Hutchesontown, Glasgow |
| Died | 1 March 1945 (aged 30) Kervenheim, Rhineland, Germany |
| Buried | Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, near Kleve |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1943 - 1945 |
| Rank | Private |
| Service number | 1592376 |
| Unit | King's Shropshire Light Infantry |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Private James Stokes VC (6 February 1915 – 1 March 1945) was a British Army soldier and a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.