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S/Sgt Chester Wade attended high school for four years and was a bookkeeper and cashier before he enlisted in New York City, New York on 6 February 1943.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal Posthumously. The citation cited: Near Sarreinsming, France on 12 December 1944. When his platoon was forced to abandon its task of constructing an infantry foot bridge across the **** River because of intense enemy small arms fire, Sgt Wade successfully reorganized his unit in defensive positions to ward off impending counterattacks. Some of our infantry had established a bridgehead on the hostile shore, and it was vitally necessary that their efforts were reinforced and the bridge completed so that more troops could accomplish the crossing. The engineer platoon engaged the enemy in a fierce fire fight, during which Sgt Wade walked up and down behind his men without seeking cover or concealment for himself, pointing out targets and firing at the Germans. While thus engaged, he was struck by an enemy bullet and killed. His inspiring leadership was directly responsible for the successful completion of the platoon mission and the repulse of the enemy reflects the highest credit upon his character and training as a soldier.

He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Limey, France.