Thomas E. Drew
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Major General Thomas E. Drew
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| Born |
August 8, 1950 Proctor, Vermont |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1973–2001, 2006–2013 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Unit | Vermont National Guard |
| Commands held | Company A, 2nd Battalion 172nd Armor (1983 to 1985) 1st Battalion 172nd Armor (1992 to 1995) 86th Armored Brigade (1997 to 2000) Vermont National Guard (August, 2012 to March, 2013) |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (5) Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal |
| Other work | Executive Director, Addison County branch, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) |
| Website | http://www.vtguard.com |
Major General (Vermont) Thomas E. Drew (born August 8, 1950) was the Adjutant General of the State of Vermont. In this post he served as the senior uniformed military officer in the state, and was responsible for the organization, training and equipping of the 4,000 members of the Vermont Army and Air National Guard. As Adjutant General, he also served as inspector general, quartermaster general and head of the State Military Department, including Veterans Affairs.
Thomas Edwin Drew was born in Proctor, Vermont on August 8, 1950. He was raised in Florence, attended school in Florence, Pittsford and Brandon and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1972.
Drew received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army through UVM's Reserve Officer Training Corps. After serving on active duty with the 9th Infantry Division until 1977, he joined the Vermont National Guard and became a member of the Active Guard and Reserve Program. He retired as a Colonel in 2001. Drew's service included command of: Company A, 2nd Battalion, 172nd Armor (1983 to 1985); 1st Battalion, 172nd Armor (1992 to 1995); and the 86th Armored Brigade (1997 to 2000).
Upon retirement, General Drew served as the Executive Director of the Addison County branch of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a non-profit community service provider in Castleton.
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