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Josiah O. Livingston
Born (1837-02-03)February 3, 1837
Walden, Vermont
Died July 23, 1917(1917-07-23) (aged 80)
Place of burial
Robinson Cemetery, Calais, Vermont
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Captain
Unit Vermont 9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Josiah O. Livingston (February 3, 1837–July 23, 1917) was an officer in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Livingston joined the 9th Vermont Infantry as a first lieutenant in June 1862, and became regimental adjutant a year later. He was promoted to captain in November 1864.

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