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Thomas T. Tradewell, Sr.Commander-in-Chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Tradewell served in the U. S. Army from 1966-1968 and earned VFW eligibility while serving with B Company 26th Engineers 198th Light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division) in South Vietnam as a demolition specialist. His decorations include the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal. Tradewell joined the VFW in 1968 at Post 6498 in Milwaukee where he is a Life Member. He has served in elected and appointed positions at the Post, District and Department (state) levels culminating with his election as Department Commander 1999-2000. He served as national inspector general in 2001-2002. He also served as the District 11 National Council representative for members from the Departments of Wisconsin and Iowa in 2003-2005. Tradewell earned an associate’s degree in industrial safety. Tradewell retired from Briggs and Stratton in 1998 as a Metallurgy Laboratory Technician after 30 years of service. He is a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Military Order of the Cootie, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Tradewell married Sharon in 1966 and they make their home in Sussex, Wisconsin. |
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Thomas
Tradewell was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on
August 20, 2009, at the VFW 110th national convention, held in Phoenix, Ariz.