Lieutenant Colonel John Cruger was a British military officer known for his role during the American Revolutionary War. He served as a commander in the British Army and was particularly active in the southern colonies, where he played a significant part in various military engagements. Cruger is best remembered for his leadership in the Siege of Savannah in 1779 and his efforts to maintain British control in South Carolina. His strategic decisions and military tactics contributed to the British campaign in the region, although ultimately, the war would lead to American independence.