World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melton Wade, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Honored By
April A. Wade & Patrick M. Wade
Relationship
Daughter & Son
SERGEANT; SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER AS A CONSTRUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR. ASSIGNED TO THE 406TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 583RD ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION GROUP. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND OCCUPATION DUTY IN JAPAN FOLLOWING THE WAR. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE KNOTS.