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John Crawshaw Raynes | |
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| Born | 28 April 1887 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire |
| Died | 12 November 1929 (aged 42) Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire |
| Buried | Harehills Cemetery, Leeds |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1904 - 1912, 1914 - 1918 |
| Rank | Battery Sergeant Major |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
John Crawshaw Raynes VC (28 April 1887 – 12 November 1929) was an English 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.
Raynes, from Sheffield in the West Riding of Yorkshire, joined the Royal Horse and Field Artillery in 1904 and served until 1912, then joined the Leeds police force.[1] However, he was still suffering from the effects of gas poisoning contracted during his VC action and struggled to continue his duties as a policeman, eventually being forced to take a desk job.