Stuart I. Rochester (November 24, 1945 – July 29, 2009) was the chief historian for the United States Office of the Secretary of Defense and author and co-author of several books, including a notable account on American prisoners of war in Southeast Asia.

Rochester was also an authority on the comparative national defense policies of post-World War II presidential administrations.

Dr. Rochester taught at Loyola College in the 1970s before going to work at the Pentagon's office of history within the Department of Defense.

Dr. Rochester's book, Honor Bound: American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia, 1961-1973, which he co-wrote with Frederick T. Kiley, was considered the definitive account of U.S.

James Stockdale called the book, "A monumental achievement, not only in its depth and breadth of treatment but in its honesty and accuracy."