World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sidney Scott Wade
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Bloomington, Illinois
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Serving in III Amphibious Corps, he participated in the planning and execution of the Bougainville Campaign, Landing on Emirau, Recapture of Guam, and Battle of Okinawa. Received the Legion of Merit with one 5/16" gold star, American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Clasp, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three 3/16 " service stars, and WWII Victory Medal.