Edgar C. Erickson (July 18, 1896 – March 31, 1989) was a United States Army major general who served as chief of the National Guard Bureau.

[17][18] As NGB chief, Erickson oversaw an increase in authorized personnel strength and a corresponding recruiting effort to fill the positions, as well as the fielding of the first jet fighters for units of the Air National Guard and the fielding of modern tanks for the Army National Guard's armor units.

He died in Rutland, Massachusetts' Holden Nursing Home on March 31, 1989, and was buried at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.

[22] The Erickson Trophy is awarded annually to the distinguished graduates of each of the state National Guard Officer Candidate Schools.

The actual trophy and an inscribed list of recipients is maintained on display at National Guard Bureau, with replicas presented to each winner.