Let us not forget Specialist Four Kenneth Earl Wade, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service, SP4 Wade served our country until February 23rd, 1969 in Binh Duong, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Kenneth died from small arms fire/grenade. His body was recovered. Kenneth was born on March 8th, 1948 in Yanceyville, North Carolina.

SP4 Wade is on panel 31W, line 028 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.