Norvel Nokes
Norvel Lane Nokes | |
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Nokes c. 1870s | |
| Born | April 3, 1841 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 1883 (aged 42) USS Hartford Corinto, Nicaragua |
| Buried | Corinto, Nicaragua |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1861–1883 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | North Atlantic Station Pacific Station |
| Known for | Sea captain, naval officer |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Cornelia Livingston Rodgers |
| Children | 1 |
Norvel Lane "N.L." Nokes (April 3, 1841 – October 7, 1883), sometimes spelled Norval Nokes, was a United States Marine Corps officer, commanding officer of the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., and the namesake of Nokesville, Virginia.