John McGovern | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1825 Tullyhaw, County Cavan |
| Died | 22 November 1888 (aged 63) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Buried | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hamilton |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service | Bengal Army |
| Years of service | 1845–1862 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 1st Bengal European Fusiliers |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
John McGovern VC (16 May 1825 – 22 November 1888) (Also known as McGOWAN) was born in the parish of Templeport in Tullyhaw, County Cavan, Ireland, 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.