Thomas M. Montgomery | |
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| Born | January 23, 1941 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1963–1997 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War Somali Civil War |
| Awards |  Defense Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star |
Thomas M. Montgomery (born January 23, 1941) is an American soldier who retired from the United States Army in 1997 at the rank of Lieutenant General. A native of Indiana and graduate of Indiana University, he entered military service in 1963 and commanded an armored company during the Vietnam War, during which he was decorated with the Silver Star for gallantry in the face of the enemy. During the Somali Civil War, he served as deputy commander of the military element of UNOSOM II and would later spend three years as U.S. representative to the NATO Military Committee.