Nicholas Wade

Nicholas Wade was born on 18 March 1829 in Elswick, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Hugh Wade. 
In 1846, he made ensign in the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment. In 1848, he made Lieutenant. In 1852, he made Captain. In 1855, he made Major. 
In 1856, he had a son: Geoffrey Wade. 
In 1860, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded 2nd Battalion until 1866. He became Regimental adjutant until 1869. In 1869, he made Colonel. In 1875, he made Brigadier-General. In 1882, he made Major General. In 1889, he made Lieutenant General. In 1894, he made General. He retired in 1896. 
He died of natural causes in 1911 in Elswick.