World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Joseph Wade
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Jason A. Wade
Relationship
Grandson
HE SERVED AS A STAFF SARGENT WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 318TH INFANTRY, 80TH DIVISION, 3RD ARMY. HE SERVED UNDER GENERAL PATTON THROUGH SEVERAL EUROPEAN CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, 4 BRONZE STAR VICTORY MEDALS, AS WELL AS OTHER DECORATIONS.