W. THOMAS KUSHMAUL
Personal Life:
Thomas was born on April 13, 1947 and after returning from his tour of duty, Thomas married Barbara. They raised 3 girls and a son, Laura, Janice, Bruce and Karla. Thomas and Barbara have 5 grandchildren. Additionally, Thomas has 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Military Life:
Thomas was drafted into the United States Army Artillery in 1966 He served in Vietnam from May 1967 through May 1968 with the Headquarters and Headquarters and the Service Battery 3/16th Artillery in American Division in I Corps Vietnam. Thomas was in the Tet Offensive of 1968.
Awards and Decorations:
National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, M-4 Marksman Badge, M-16 Expert Badge
Community and Service Organizations:
Life Member Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post Commander 35 years, District Commander 2 years
Wright Township Trustee 15 years
4-H Leader & Chaperone, 25 years
Hillsdale County Youth Fair Committee
Member of Center Adams Antique Tractor and Power Club
Member Hillsdale Conservation Club
Member Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year Committee
Member Wright Township Fire Boar
In addition to Thomas military service and extensive community service he enjoys hunting, antique tractor shows and going to grandchildren events. His fondest memory of his military time is “the brotherhood that is formed no matter where you are from.”