William Russell Todd (May 1, 1928 – February 12, 2023) was a United States Army major general who served as commander of the 1st Cavalry Division from 1976 to 1978.

He graduated from Norwich University in 1950, and received his commission as a second lieutenant of cavalry in the United States Army.

[1][2] He led an Armor platoon in Korea during the Korean War.

[3] In 1964, Todd received a master of business administration degree from the University of Alabama.

[4] He subsequently commanded 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, after which he attended the Naval War College.