John Royster "Roy" Thurman III (April 11, 1924 – May 29, 2004) was a United States Army lieutenant general.

[1] After the outbreak of World War II, Thurman enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in 1942.

[3] Before attending West Point, Thurman served as an enlisted man in the United States Army from November 1942 to July 1943.

Transferred to West Germany in March 1971, Thurman served as assistant commander of the 8th Infantry Division.

[1][5] Thurman last served as Deputy Commanding General, Army Training and Doctrine before retiring on October 1, 1979, after 33 years of service.