Edward L. Trobaugh (November 7, 1932 – May 20, 2024) was a United States Army Major General.

[1] In April 1970 Trobaugh was appointed to command the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment replacing Lt Col. Hannas who had been seriously wounded in a People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) attack on Firebase Jay on 29 March.

[1] In July 1980 BG Trobaugh became assistant commandant of the United States Army Infantry School.

[3] In 1981 Trobaugh was promoted to major general and from August 1981 he served as Military Assistance Advisory Group, Spain.

[1] During the operation the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General John Vessey, reportedly called MG Trobaugh and said “We have two companies of Marines running all over the island and thousands of Army troops doing nothing.