Thomas J. Cushman
Thomas J. Cushman | |
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| Born | June 27, 1895 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | July 15, 1972 (aged 77) Corona del Mar, California |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1954 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Aircraft, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (Acting) Aircraft, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Marine Corps Air Bases Air Defense, Marianas Islands 4th Marine Base Defense Air Wing Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Base Air Detachment, Quantico VF-2M VO-8M |
| Battles / wars | World War I
World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Thomas Jackson Cushman (June 27, 1895 – July 15, 1972) was a United States Marine Corps aviator. He served from 1917 to 1954, advancing from private to major general during his military career. Cushman commanded aviation forces in combat during both World War II and the Korean War and was advanced to lieutenant general upon retirement.