Philip Wade

Philip Wade was born on 28 February 1933 in Elswick, Lancashire, United Kingdom to George Wade. 
In 1954, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. 
In 1955, he had a son: Edward Wade. 
In 1956, he made Lieutenant. In 1961, he made Captain. In 1966, he made Major. In 1970, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded Second Battalion. In 1975, he made Colonel and commanded the regiment until 1983. He retired in 1989. 
He died of natural causes in 2021 in Preston.