John L. Magruder
John Magruder | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Strategic Services Unit | |
| In office October 1, 1945 – April 3, 1946 | |
| President | Harry S. 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) |
| Awards | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1946 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
John Leslie Magruder (June 3, 1887 – April 30, 1958) was an American military and intelligence officer who was deputy director of the Office of Strategic Services and director of the Strategic Services Unit. He held the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Army.