Alfred Wade

Alfred Wade was born on 2 February 1777 in Elswick, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Johnathan Wade. 
In 1792, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as an ensign. In 1794, he made Lieutenant. In 1795, he made Captain. In 1798, he made Major. In 1799, he fought in the Dutch invasion. 
In 1799, he married Louise Wade. 
In 1801, he had a son: Hugh Wade. 
In 1804, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded Second Battalion until 1810 when he became Regimental Adjutant. In 1814 he commanded the battalion again.
He died in battle in 1815 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.