John Osborne (c. 1844 – April 23, 1920) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Born in 1844 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Osborne joined the Navy from that state.

On that day, while Juniata was at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he rescued a young shipmate from drowning.

[1] Osborne's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Serving on board the U.S.S.

Juniata, Osborne displayed gallant conduct in rescuing from drowning an enlisted boy of that vessel, at Philadelphia, Pa., 21 August 1876.