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LTG (Ret) John HOlloway Cushman
Known to friends and family as "Jack," passed away at the Knollwood Military Retirement Community in Washington on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 71 years, Nancy Troland Cushman. He is survived by his daughters, Connie, Celia, Kathleen, Mary, and Anne, and by his sons, Jack and Ted, and by 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Jack was the son of Horace O. Cushman and Kathleen O'Neill Cushman. He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1944, where he was First Captain of the Corps of Cadets. He served for 35 years in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant General. Jack served three tours of combat duty in Vietnam, including as the commander of the Second Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. His assignments as a general officer included commander of Fort Devens, Massachusetts; commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) and Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Commandant of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and commander of I Corps (ROK/US) Group in the Republic of Korea. In retirement, Jack and Nancy lived in great happiness for many years in the company of good friends at Knollwood. A memorial service will be held at Knollwood (6200 Oregon Avenue) on Sunday, November 12, at 2 p.m. Joseph Gawler's Sons is handling funeral arrangements. Funeral services will be held at West Point on Thursday, November 30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Knollwood Employees Appreciation Fund (KEAF) at 6200 Oregon Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015, are welcome.
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Terri and Bill Taylor '70 visiting LTG Cushman '44 on July 27, 2017
Bill Taylor
November 4, 2019
Jack was a great soldier and friend. It was my deceased wife Terri's and my honor to have visited you one last time back in July 2017 before his passing. RIP Jack and Terri. Bill Taylor USMA 1970
Frederick Gevalt
May 28, 2019
I worked for General Cushman as a young officer, just back from Vietnam in 1968, when i was placed in charge of the headfquarters building at Ft Devens. Gen. Cushman was impressive, energetic, solicitous of the people who worked with him, an inspiring leader, always willing to listen if he thought a good idea might be forthcoming.
Everything I learned about leadership in business I learned from my commanding officers in the Army, and General Cushman was probably the most influential. We need leaders like him in this country. He will be missed.
CPT Ron White 1970-71 Vietnam IV CORPs
Major (r) Ronald White
November 21, 2017
You were a great Bde commander in Vietnam 1968. I was your scout Plt leader from A troop, 3d 5th Cav, 9th Inf Division; together we saved a lot of lives around FSB Bastogne Mar 1968. In 1971-2 you were IV Corp commander advisor; I was your scout tactical advisor in the CORPS TOC; I did most of your daily briefings.
God bless your family
Meg Carter-Crompton
November 19, 2017
GEN Cushman was a wonderful man. My father was a classmate so I knew him for a long time. I especially knew him for later part of his life. Lots of good memories. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
Robert Mages
November 17, 2017
General Cushman was a great soldier, a profound military thinker, innovator and pioneer. His work in advancing Army aviation, introducing operational research methodology into Army planing and analysis, and reforming Army leadership education and training helped shape our modern Army.
I am proud to have known him.
Tom Dilatush
November 17, 2017
I served under General Cushman's command of Fort Devens Post in 1969 immediately following my graduation from Fort Belvoir, OCS as a 2LT. In 1970, we connected again in Vietnam, and again in 2014 during a visit at Knollwood when I had the pleasure of meeting his wife, Nancy. During his distinguished military career, he added much value to Army command methodology and tactical leadership. May he rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family, Tom Dilatush, Kinnelon, NJ.
West Point First Captain
November 16, 2017
It was my good fortune to assist the General in preparing his address to the Military Operations Research Society on Wargaming in Korea and to learn from him first hand what super soldiering is all about. His MORS pamphlet is a legacy to all who serve. We will miss his wisdom and wise council. Condolences to the Family. MWG
"Eagle 6" MG Cushman at his desk in T-39 at Fort Campbell,KY
Randal Underhill
November 13, 2017
We would like to express our most heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of LTG (Ret) Cushman. He was an outstanding Soldier who served his country and his Army well. He will be greatly missed.
101st Airborne Division Association
Thomas Kane
November 13, 2017
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire Cushman family. Rest in peace and love, General Cushman. It has been an honor to know you.
Knollwood, July 2017
Bill Taylor
November 13, 2017
"Be Thou At Peace," dear friend and mentor. I'm glad that Terri and I were able to visit with you last summer.
Marilyn
November 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. He lived a full live and will be fondly missed.
EDWARD (101st MP's) KRAUS
November 10, 2017
My thoughts are with the family. I remember this larger than life soldier, from 50 years ago just prior to our deployment to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne, 2nd Bde. Two years ago when our platoon got together for the first time in 48 years, General Cushman sent a heart felt letter that was read to all in attendance.
November 10, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
November 10, 2017
My sympathies to the family of this lovely gentleman who indeed had a long and busy life. I remember him fondly at morning Mass at St. Mary's Church in Annapolis when they lived around the corner. Always a cheery Irish twinkle in his eyes and may he rest with the angels. Barbara MacLeod
Phil. 4:6, 7
November 10, 2017
May the peace of God be with you.
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