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John C. Gaunt
Born 1837
Columbiana County, Ohio
Died January 13, 1886
Buried
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Private
Unit Ohio Company H, 104th Ohio Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Franklin
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

John C. Gaunt (1833 - January 13, 1886) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gaunt won the Medal of Honor, the highest award for bravery.He won the medal for his actions in the Battle of Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864. He was given the award on February 13, 1865.

Gaunt was born in Columbiana County, Ohio.

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