Edgar R. Huff (December 2, 1919 – May 2, 1994) was the first African-American in the United States Marine Corps to be promoted to the rank of sergeant major.

Huff received his recruit training with the 51st Composite Defense Battalion, Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina.

In March 1955, he was assigned duty as Guard Chief, Marine Barracks, Naval Air Station, Fort Lyautey, French Morocco.

He then served as sergeant major of the Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, until his retirement on September 30, 1972.

Huff's awards and decorations include: This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.