| James McLeod | |
| Birth Date: | varying 1836 to 1840 recorded on ten Naval enlistments |
| Death Date: | June 5, 1898 |
| Birth Place: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Death Place: | either on the hospital ship USS Solace (AH-2) or at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital |
| Placeofburial: | Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City |
| Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
| Allegiance: | Union |
| Branch: | Union Navy |
| Serviceyears: | 1861 - 1898 |
| Rank: | Captain of the Foretop |
| Unit: | |
| Battles: | American Civil War Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
James McLeod (b. 1836 to 1840 - d. June 5, 1898) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of a Medal of Honor (the U.S. military's highest decoration), for his actions at the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, McLeod immigrated to the United States and was living in Bucksport, Maine when he joined the U.S. Navy. He served during the Civil War as a captain of the foretop on the . At the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip near New Orleans on April 24, 1862, he volunteered to join the as captain of the aft howitzer gun and performed this duty "with great ability and activity". For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor a year later on April 3, 1863.
Rank and organization: Captain of the Foretop, U.S. Navy. Born: Scotland. Accredited to: Maine. G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863.
McLeod's official Medal of Honor citation reads: