In the ”London Gazette” dated 28th August 1917, he was gazetted from Lieutenant (temp.) (Temporary Captain) precedence from January 18th 1915. (28th August 1917).

Lieutenant (temp.) (Temporary Captain) Captain precedence from 1st June 1917.

Second Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) to Adjutant 8th July 1917 - Lieutenant acting Captain with pay and conditions doing adjutants Job.

11-12-1914 “ One evening last week Col J. L. Stanley of the HCB Reserve Battalion gave the assembled class of N.C.O.’s an interesting talk on the subject of war, and lucidly explained the disposition of the Allied and enemy troops. It was a very pleasant and at the same time useful variant to the ordinary drill routine.”

 In an edition of the “London Gazette” dated 7th December 1921 he relinquished his commission on the 30th September 1921 under AO 166/21 as amended by AO 332/21 and retained his rank of Captain.

 From the London Gazette dated 18-11-14 - The Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion; Lieutenant- Colonel John L. Stanley, from the 5th (Cyclist) Battalion, The East Yorkshire Regiment, to be Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary). Dated 14th October, 1914.

 27-11-1914 “HUNTS. RESERVE CYCLISTS.” “ The Hunts. Cyclist Reserve Battalion has now been formally recognised by the War Office.  Lieut. Col. J.L. Stanley, the newly appointed commanding officer, has entered upon his duties, and the training of the men is being put upon a definite footing.  Lieut. Wootton has been appointed as acting Adjutant and Col. - Sergeant. Grover as acting Sergeant. Major.  Captain Welstead and Lieut. Meredith were gazetted on Tuesday. The men are kept actively employed in Company drill, musketry instruction, route Marching and physical exercises, whilst the N.C.O. promotional classes, held nightly, are largely attended. It is hoped that the bulk of the men will receive their uniforms next week, large consignments of equipment having been received.  A good number of bicycles, which have been supplied by the Humber Company, have been delivered.  Lord Sandwich has placed Hinchingbrooke Park at the disposal of the Battalion for drill purposes.  Portholme, owing to the heavy rains, being unsuitable at the present time.  It is understood that the list of promotions will be issued very shortly.”

 Lt. Col. J. L. Stanley  - Under Battalion orders 171, issued by Captain J.C.S. Musk, officer commanding 2/1st Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion issued at Well camp, Alford, Lincs. on 28th July 1916 at 8:00 p.m., and signed by W.L. Stephenson  (Second Lieutenant and acting adjutant), orders being for the following day i.e. 29th July 1916 (Ref: 159), records indicate that he was one of the N.C.O.’s (rank?) of the 2/1st. and was ordered to conduct a party that led a large number of men to the base Depot, B.E.F. France on 26th July 1916, he was rationed up to and for that day. - *1 NCO = Lieutenant Colonel.

 H/p. 19-3-1915 = “DEPARTURE OF THE CYCLISTS” “An enthusiastic scene took place at Huntingdon on Tuesday morning, when the 2nd Hunts. Cyclists left for another sphere of usefulness.  Under the command of Col. Stanley the Battalion paraded in full Marching order with their cycles, and made an imposing display.  It was difficult to realise that the Regiment is not six months old, so well have the men responded to their training.  The county has good cause to be proud of having raised so smart a Battalion in so short a time.  The men have been eager to get away to their appointed station, and they were in high spirits as they entrained.  Many of the parents and relatives of the Cyclists were present to witness the departure.  The band played lively airs during the period of waiting, and “ Auld Lang Syne “ as the train steamed out.  Lieut. McNish remains behind in charge of the headquarters.”