James "Jim" L Wade

Gender

Male

Birth Year

1925

Death Year

2019

  • Dates of Service

    1943 – 1978

  • Conflicts

    Korea, Vietnam, World War II

  • Branches of Service

    Air Force, Army Air Corps

  • Highest Achieved Rank

    Brig. General

Service Details

  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Order of the Sword
  • Legion of Merit Cluster
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Presidential Unit Citation with 1 oak leaf cluster
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Palm
  • Combat Readiness Award
  • commanded Fighter Groups, Military Airlift Groups and Strategic Air Refueling Wings

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