Thomas Q. Ashburn (November 17, 1874 – May 2, 1941) was a United States Army major general active during World War I.

[1] Ashburn wrote a unit history of the 324th Field Artillery Brigade as well as articles on waterways, rivers, forest fires, and transportation.

[3][4] Ashburn earned a Silver Citation Star and was commended publicly and personally by General John J. Pershing.

He also received both the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor from France, as well as the Mexican Order of Military Merit and the Distinguished Service Medal from the United States.

[5] Ashburn authored History of the 324th Field Artillery[6][7] and numerous articles dealing with military matters, river transportation, and forest fires.