John A. Huntsman (March 20, 1867 - July 10, 1902) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for action in 1899 during the Philippine–American War.
[4] He arrived in Manila during November 1898, serving with the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, which took part in the initial hostilities between Aguinaldo and the U.S. in February 1899.
From April to June 1899, Huntsman served with Major J. Franklin Bell's scouts.
After the unit was relieved from active duty in June, Huntsman joined the 36th Infantry, U.S.
The Army had offered a $500 bonus to those re-enlisting from state regiments, and the 36th consisted primarily of those recruited in the Philippines.