Major General James W. Duckett (July 8, 1911 – January 21, 1991)[1] was an American military official.

During World War II, Duckett served as a Chemical Corps commander and officer on active duty in the Army in the European theater of operations.

During his tenure at The Citadel, Duckett served as Dean of Admissions, Administrative Dean, the first Citadel Vice President and from 1970 to 1974 the President of the Military College of South Carolina.

[4] Duckett served as president during one of the most challenging times in the schools history dealing with anti-military sentiment from the Vietnam War, drug use and rebellious attitudes among cadets responding to the changing social attitudes of the day.

Duckett Hall, which houses The Citadels Biology Department, is named in his honor.