William E. Colby Military Writers' Award
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (2013) Winner
Thomas P. McKenna
トーマス・ピー・マッケナ
Tōmasu P. Makkena
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1930-07-23 （United States (raised in Nebraska and Florida)）
- Died
- age 95
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Nebraska → Florida → Vermont
Career
- Occupations
- United States Army officer, author
- Active Years
- 1948-1970
- Affiliations
- 82nd Airborne Division
- Memberships
- Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Heights Military Academy | — | — | — | — | United States |
| United States Military Academy | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Kansas | — | History | Master's degree | — | United States |
Castle Heights Military Academy
Year of Graduation:
1948
Country:
United States
United States Military Academy
Country:
United States
Attended
University of Kansas
History
Degree:
Master's degree
Country:
United States
Master's degree in history
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | William E. Colby Award | Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam | — | Colby Award | winner |
William E. Colby Award
2013
Work:
Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam
Organization:
Colby Award
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam
2011 military historyA military history book about the Battle of Kontum during the Vietnam War, based on the author's firsthand experience.
Vietnam WarBattle of KontumDefense of South Vietnam
Bibliography
- Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam
Legacy
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and military history author who won the Colby Award for his book on the Battle of Kontum.
Trivia
- Achieved Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
- Served as an advisor to South Vietnamese forces during the Battle of Kontum in the Vietnam War.