Sidney S. Wade

Sidney Scott Wade
MG Sidney S. Wade, USMC
Born(1909-09-30)September 30, 1909
Bloomington, Illinois
DiedNovember 24, 2002(2002-11-24) (aged 93)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1928–1967
Rank Major general
Service number0-4881
CommandsCamp Lejeune
MCRD San Diego
Force Troops, FMFLANT
1st Marine Regiment
Battles / warsYangtze Patrol
World War II Korean War
1958 Lebanon crisis
AwardsNavy 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.