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Wade, David

Person · USA

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American career Air Force officer who advanced to the rank of lieutenant general in 1964. He was the first commander of the 1st Missile Division at Vandenberg AFB from 1958 to 1961. Retired from the USAF in 1967 and became director of the Louisiana prison system.

Country
USA
Agency
USAF
Bibliography
535, 6169

Chronology

2 events

1911 June 15

  • Birth of David Wade. - . Related Persons: Wade.

    American career Air Force officer who advanced to the rank of lieutenant general in 1964. He was the first commander of the 1st Missile Division at Vandenberg AFB from 1958 to 1961. Retired from the USAF in 1967 and became director of the Louisiana prison system.

1990 May 11

  • Death of David Wade. - . Related Persons: Wade.

    American career Air Force officer who advanced to the rank of lieutenant general in 1964. He was the first commander of the 1st Missile Division at Vandenberg AFB from 1958 to 1961. Retired from the USAF in 1967 and became director of the Louisiana prison system.