John D. Terry

John Darling Terry (September 3, 1845 - March 4, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Young received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Terry's medal was won for his heroism during the Battle of New Bern in North Carolina on March 14, 1862. He was honored with the award on October 12, 1867.

Terry was born in Montville, Maine. He joined the Army from Boston, Massachusetts in September 1861, and was discharged due to the loss of his leg in March 1863. He was buried in the Bronx in New York.