| William H. Brandenburg | |
| Birth Date: | 1951 or 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Elloree, South Carolina |
| Death Place: | South Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance: | , United States of America |
| Serviceyears: | 1973–2008 |
| Rank: | Major General |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Commands: | 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) 1st Brigade, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) TF-134 |
| Unit: | Retired |
| Battles: | Iraq War |
| Awards: | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Ranger tab |
William H. Brandenburg Jr. (1951 or 1952 – February 26, 2024) was a major general in the United States Army. He last served as deputy commanding general, U.S. Army, Pacific, August 8, 2003. Prior to his last assignment, he was deputy commanding general for training and readiness, I Corps and Fort Lewis. From November 29, 2004, until December 1, 2005, he deployed to Iraq as deputy commanding general (detainee operations) and commanding general, Task Force 134.
He was a native of Elloree, South Carolina. He was a 1973 graduate from The Citadel, where he received a commission in infantry. He is the son of Brigadier General William H. Brandenburg Sr., (The Citadel, 1943) and Doris Brandenburg, who served as a nurse during World War II. He resided in Hawaii with his wife Sybil. The couple has one son. Brandenburg died on February 26, 2024 at the age of 72.[1]
M.G. Brandenburg's retirement ceremony was held at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on January 5, 2008, and his retirement became effective on March 1, 2008. The ceremony was hosted by Lieutenant General John M. Brown III, commanding general, United States Army Pacific Command. During the ceremony M.G. Brandenburg was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal as well as letters of appreciation from President George W. Bush, General George Casey, and General Richard Cody.
Major General Brandenburg held a master's degree in management. He was a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Armor Officer Advanced Course, Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, and the Air War College.
His awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab.