Samuel D. Sturgis Jr. (1861-1933)

Samuel D. Sturgis Jr. (August 1, 1861 - March 7, 1933) was a officer in the United States Army. During World War I, he served with the 1st and 42nd Divisions. He commanded the 80th Infantry Division from November 1918 to April 12, 1919.

He was a companion of the Minnesota Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

He was the father of Lieutenant General Samuel D. Sturgis, Jr. who served in World War II and the Korean War.