Sidney Scott Wade | |
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Born | Bloomington, Illinois | September 30, 1909
Died | November 24, 2002 Albuquerque, New Mexico | (aged 93)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1928–1967 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-4881 |
Commands | 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 |
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.