World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert O. Wade
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Graham, Kentucky
Honored By
Jeff Phillips
Relationship
Nephew
HE WAS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN THE SERVICE FROM DECEMBER 19, 1939 TO NOVEMBER 1954 AS AN ALC ELECTRONICS CHIEF IN A CATALINA FLYING BOAT. HE SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC DURING WWII INCLUDING GUADALCANAL AND IWO JIMA.