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John C. Bahnsen, Jr. | |
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 Bahnsen as Brigadier General, early 1980s | |
| Nickname(s) | Doc |
| Born | November 8, 1934 Albany, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 2024 (aged 89) Rochelle, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1986 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | Bandit Platoon, 118th Assault Helicopter Company Air Cavalry Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment 1st Battalion, 32nd Armored Regiment 1st Aviation Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star (5), Distinguished Flying Cross (3), Legion of Merit (4), Bronze Star (4), Air Medal (51), Purple Heart (2), Meritorious Service Medal |
| Other work | Consultant, writer, gentleman farmer |
John C. "Doc" Bahnsen Jr. (November 8, 1934 – February 21, 2024) was a United States Army brigadier general and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.