John Albert Stillwell ’36

JOHN DIED June 11, 1990, in England, where he lived for many years

He prepared at the Trinity School in N.Y.C. At Princeton he majored in English and was a member of Cannon Club. He was on the freshman basketball team and 150lb. crew.

John joined the British Royal Navy in early 1941 and retired as a lieutenant in the Fleet Air Ann in 1946 after considerable sea duty. Years ago he gave us a bit of interesting information. He was told that a 1941 act of Congress caused him to lose his U.S. citizenship. since he served in the Royal Navy. He subsequently regained it by another congressional act because he served on the side of the Allies.

John spent his business career in the advertising business. He enjoyed golf and antique furniture. He was a past president of the American Club in London and was active in the Princeton Club of that city.

He is survived by his widow, Mary, and sons Robert John, Peter Albert, and Andrew Charles, and five grandchildren.

We will miss John who, although living far away from most of us, was indeed a loyal Princetonian and classmate.

The Class of 1936