John Wellesley Magee (born c. 1848) was a second class fireman serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

[1] After joining the navy he was stationed aboard the USS Tallapoosa (1863) as a second class fireman.

Just before midnight August 21, 1884 the USS Tallapoosa collided with the schooner James S. Lowell about five miles from Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts and started to sink.

Magee remained at his post in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters.

During this period, Magee remained at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters.