John Breckinridge Babcock (February 7, 1843[1] – April 26, 1909) was a US Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars.

After the outbreak of the Spanish–American War, he was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers in June 1898 but reverted to his Regular Army rank of lieutenant colonel in November of the same year.

[3] General Babcock died from Bright's disease on board the SS Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, while traveling from Bremen to New York City.

He rose to the rank of colonel during the First World War and received the Distinguished Service Medal and two Silver Stars.

Advancing to high ground, he dismounted his men, remaining mounted himself to encourage them, and there fought the Indians until relieved, his horse being wounded.