Samuel D. Sturgis III

This article is about the World War II general. For his father, the World War I general, see Samuel D. Sturgis Jr. (1861–1933). For his grandfather, the American Civil War general, see Samuel D. Sturgis.

Samuel D. Sturgis III
Sturgis c. 1953
Birth nameSamuel Davis Sturgis III
Born(1897-07-16)July 16, 1897
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
DiedJuly 5, 1964(1964-07-05) (aged 66)
Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1918–1956
Rank Lieutenant General
Service number0-9325
UnitUnited States Army Corps of Engineers
Commands6th Armored Division
Corps of Engineers
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
RelationsSamuel D. Sturgis (grandfather)
Samuel D. Sturgis Jr. (father)

Lieutenant General Samuel Davis Sturgis III (July 16, 1897 – July 5, 1964), also known as Samuel D. Sturgis Jr., was a senior officer of the United States Army who served as Chief of Engineers during the Cold War.