Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian Jr. (19 November 1915 – 12 August 1944) was a colonel in the United States Army Air Forces and commanding officer of the 361st Fighter Group during World War II.

Christian was transferred to the 19th Bombardment Group at Clark Field in the Philippines in March 1941.

He was assigned to the 67th Pursuit Squadron at Henderson Field (Guadalcanal) in the Solomon Islands and flew a P-39 Airacobra.

He returned to the United States and was given command of the newly formed 361st Fighter Group (as a major) in February 1943.

Christian was awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Purple Heart.