| John Kane | |
| Birth Date: | 1831 or 1832 |
| Death Date: | May 8, 1881 |
| Birth Place: | Ireland |
| Death Place: | Clyde, New York, US |
| Placeofburial: | Saint John's Catholic Cemetery Clyde, New York |
| Allegiance: | United States of America |
| Branch: | United States Army Union Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Unit: | Company K, 100th New York Infantry |
| Battles: | assault on Fort Gregg |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
John Kane was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kane received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kane's medal was won for gallantry during the assault on Fort Gregg on April 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 12, 1865.[2]
Kane was born in Ireland, and in August 1862 (at age 28) joined the US Army from Buffalo, New York. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [3]