Robert Wade was born in Borroughbridge, Yorkshire, England, on August 24, 1890, the son of William Alfred Wade (a labourer) and Mary Ann Wade, of 301 Cameron Street, Sarnia. In March of 1914, Robert would marry Vanny Louisa (nee Twiner) Wade. The couple were married in Sarnia on March 31, 1914 and would reside first at 317 Maxwell Street, and later at 128 Essex Street, Sarnia. Robert enlisted on October 8, 1915 in Sarnia with the 70th Battalion. At the time, he listed his occupation as a grocery clerk. He became a member of the Army, Canadian Infantry, Quebec Regiment, 24th Battalion, with the rank of Private. On September 16, 1916, Robert Wade would lose his life while fighting during the Battle of the Somme, France. Robert Wade would later be officially listed as, Previously reported Missing now for Official purposes presumed to have died – now Killed in Action. Twenty-six year old Robert Wade is buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme, France, Grave II.B.2.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, N, 2C, 2D, 2G