World War II
Staff SGT John Edward Wade (Ted)

8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
They were among the first wave on the beaches at Normandy
on D-Day

These 8th infantry soldiers helped one another.
The Invasion of Normandy
He sacrificed himself to save others.
KIA

He was in California when he enlisted Serial No 39248950 He died in Normandy, France 24 Jun 1944 to protect others. Son of George Henry Wade & Virginia M Ligon Wade They are buried in Whitesboro-Oakwood Cemetery The 4th Division is the "IVY DIVISION" US ARMY The Iron Horse	Fort Worth Star-Telegram 21 Jul 1944
Fort Worth Star Telegram 26 Aug 1944	HIS HEROIC DEED ------ Fort Worth Star-Telegram 22 Mar 1945

Gainesville Daily Register & Messenger 9 Apr 1945 Silver Star Medal "For Gallantry in action in Normandy, where his initiative and courage reflected great credit upon himself and armed forces of the United States"

He is Buried in the
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France

He Has A MEMORIAL STONE in OAKWOOD-WHITESBORO

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his Registration Card

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