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John Magruder | |
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| Director of the Strategic Services Unit | |
| In office October 1, 1945 – April 3, 1946 | |
| President | Harry Truman |
| Preceded by | William Donovan (Office of Strategic Services) |
| Succeeded by | William W. Quinn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1887 Woodstock, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1958 (aged 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1946 |
| Rank | &sq=&lang=&file=File:US-O7_insignia.svg){kind=small} Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
John L. Magruder (June 3, 1887 – April 30, 1958) was a Brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Among his offices was that of Deputy Director for Intelligence for the Office of Strategic Services.