William Russell Todd (May 1, 1928 – February 12, 2023) was a United States Army major general who served as commander of the 1st Cavalry Division from 1976 to 1978. He graduated from

Norwich University Norwich University – The Military College of Vermont is a private senior military college in Northfield, Vermont. It is the oldest private and senior military college in the United States and offers bachelor's and master's degrees on-campus ...

in 1950, and was the university's president from 1982 to 1992.

Biography

Todd was born in Seattle, Washington, on May 1, 1928. He graduated from

in 1950, and received his commission as a second lieutenant of cavalry in the United States Army. He led an Armor platoon in Korea during the Korean War. In 1964, Todd received a master of business administration degree from the University of Alabama. He subsequently commanded 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, after which he attended the Naval War College. After graduating, he commanded 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. From November 1976 to November 1978, Todd was commander of the 1st Cavalry Division. In 1982, Todd was appointed president of Norwich University. He remained in this position until retiring in 1992. Todd died on February 12, 2023, at the age of 94.

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