Jacob Wilson Parrott | |
|---|---|
 Parrot c. 1860s | |
| Born | July 17, 1843 Fairfield County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1908 (aged 65) Kenton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Grove Cemetery Kenton, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army Union Army (POW) |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  1st Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company K, 33rd Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Jacob Wilson Parrott (July 17, 1843 – December 22, 1908) was an American soldier and carpenter. He was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor, a new military award first presented by the United States Department of War to six Union Army soldiers who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase in 1862 during the American Civil War (1861–1865).