Thomas Kane (c. 1841 – unknown date of death) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War.

On January 15, 1865, the North Carolina Confederate stronghold of Fort Fisher was taken by a combined Union storming party of sailors, marines, and soldiers under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Alfred Terry.

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain of the Hold Thomas Kane, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S.

When a rebel steamer was discovered in the river back of the fort, the Nereus, with forward rifle guns trained, drove the ship off at the third fire.

584(October 3, 1867) Action Date: January 15, 1865 Service: Navy Rank: Captain of the Hold Division: U.S.S.