John Robert Osborn

John Robert Osborn
Company Sergeant-Major J.R. Osborn of "A" Company, The Winnipeg Grenadiers, Jamaica, ca. 1940–1941.
Born(1899-01-02)2 January 1899
Foulden, Norfolk, England
Died19 December 1941(1941-12-19) (aged 42)
Mount Butler, Hong Kong
Allegiance United Kingdom
 Canada
Service / branch Royal Navy
 Canadian Army
Years of service1914−1918
1933−1941 
RankCompany Sergeant Major
UnitThe Winnipeg Grenadiers
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsVictoria Cross

Company Sergeant Major John Robert Osborn, VC (2 January 1899 − 19 December 1941) was a Canadian soldier. Osborn was a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was born in Norfolk, England, and served in the Royal Navy during World War I.