David Wade | |
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| Born | June 15, 1911 Minden, Louisiana |
| Died | May 11, 1990 (aged 78) San Antonio, Texas |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army (1935–47) United States Air Force (1947–67) |
| Years of service | 1935–1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Eighth Air Force Second Air Force 16th Air Expeditionary Task Force 1st Missile Division 21st Air Division 57th Air Division 92d Bombardment Wing 303d Bombardment Wing 98th Bombardment Wing 19th Bombardment Group 9th Bombardment Group 34th Combat Crew Training School |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Soldier's Medal Air Medal (2) Air Force Commendation Medal |
David Wade (June 15, 1911 – May 11, 1990) was a decorated American lieutenant general from three wars who after military retirement on March 1, 1967, served in two appointed positions in the state government of his native Louisiana. The David Wade Correctional Center, a prison in Claiborne Parish, is named in his honor.