Thomas P. McKenna (born July 23, 1930) is a retired United States Army officer and author.
His book Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam won the 2013 William E. Colby Award.
[3] Upon his graduation from Castle Heights Military Academy in 1948, McKenna enlisted in the army, and served with the 82nd Airborne Division.
McKenna also obtained a master's degree in history from the University of Kansas.
[3][4] It was during his time as an advisor to South Vietnamese that the Battle of Kontum occurred.