Sidney S. Wade
Sidney Scott Wade (September 30, 1909 – November 24, 2002) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps who attained the rank of major general. He is most noted as commanding general of all Marine forces during 1958 Lebanon crisis and previously as commanding officer of the 1st Marine Regiment during Korean War. Wade later served as commanding general of the Force Troops, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic and MCRD San Diego.
Sidney Scott Wade | |
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MG Sidney S. Wade, USMC | |
| Born | September 30, 1909 Bloomington, Illinois |
| Died | November 24, 2002 (aged 93) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1928–1967 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-4881 |
| Commands held | Camp Lejeune MCRD San Diego Force Troops, FMFLANT 1st Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II Korean War 1958 Lebanon crisis |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Air Medal |
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