John Stoyte was an Officer of the British Army, recognized for his service in Peninsula and the Battle of Waterloo.
He joined the army on March 21, 1811, as an Ensign. He was present at the Battle of Badajoz (1812) on April 6th. Operating in the front of the Battle of Salamanca, he was severely wounded, losing one finger and wounded through the left hand and in the breast while carrying the colours, the standard of which was shot away. He was wounded again through the right hand and taken prisoner at Bergen op Zoom. He was present on the 16th and 18th June at the Battle of Waterloo.
John Stoyte received the ranks of Lieutenant on July 4, 1813 and Captain on January 27, 1825. On June 28, 1838, he received a Brevet-Major. John Stoyte were Captain of a company of the 24th Regiment of Foot, while serving in Canada between 1829 and 1841. He took part in the Canadian Rebellions of 1837.
John Stoyte received the Waterloo Medal.
Hart, H.G. 1841. The New Army List. London.
Paton, G. 1892. Historical Records of the 24th Regiment. London.