| John Crimmin | |
| Birth Date: | 19 March 1859 |
| Death Date: | 20 February 1945 (aged 85) |
| Birth Place: | Kilballyowen, Bruff, County Limerick |
| Death Place: | Wells, Somerset |
| Placeofburial: | Wells Cemetery, Somerset |
| Rank: | Colonel |
| Branch: | Indian Army |
| Unit: | Bombay Medical Service, Indian Army |
| Battles: | Karen-Ni Expedition, Burma |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross |
Colonel John Crimmin (19 March 1859 - 20 February 1945) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He also served as the Hon. Physician to H.M. The King.
He was 29 years old, and a Surgeon in the Bombay Medical Service, Indian Army during the Karen-Ni Expedition, Burma[1] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
He continued to serve in the Bombay Medical Service, where he was listed as Health officer at the Port of Bombay in 1902.[2] He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) in the 1901 New Year Honours. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel on 30 September 1902, and later achieved the rank of colonel.
He died at Woodward House, Wells, Somerset, 20 February 1945.