Private John Joseph Wantuck (23 November 1923 – 18 July 1943) was a United States Marine and posthumous recipient of the Navy Cross for his actions on New Georgia in July 1943 Wantuck was born on 23 November 1923 in Elmira, New York. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 6 January 1942. After basic training at the Marine barracks at Parris Island, South Carolina, he served at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, from 30 June 1942 until late in 1942. For his gallant defense and supreme sacrifice Private Wantuck was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously.