Thomas V. Draude

Thomas V. Draude (born April 25, 1940) is a retired United States Marine Brigadier General. Draude retired in 1993 after 31 years of military service. Since retirement, Draude served with USAA and the Marine Corps University Foundation. He is currently an adjunct faculty member of University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, teaching on courses on The Vietnam War and U.S. Military War Doctrine.

Thomas V. Draude
Nickname(s)Sage
Born (1940-04-25) April 25, 1940
Kankakee, Illinois
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1962-1993
RankBrigadier General
Commands heldCompany "M", 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines
Marine Embassy Guard Europe
5th Marines
1st Marine Division, ADC
Battles/warsVietnam War
Operation Desert Storm
AwardsSilver Star Medal(2)
Legion of Merit Medal w/ Combat V
Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat V
Purple Heart Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Other workUSAA, Marine Corps University Foundation, Saint Leo University, University of South Florida
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