Thomas V. Draude

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Thomas V. Draude
Nickname(s)	Sage
Born	(1940-04-25) April 25, 1940 (age 84) Kankakee, Illinois
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1962-1993
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands held	Company "M", 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines Marine Embassy Guard Europe 5th Marines 1st Marine Division, ADC
Battles/wars	Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm
Awards	Silver 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 work	USAA, Marine Corps University Foundation, Saint Leo University, University of South Florida

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.