Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who was killed during World War II but who was not accounted for until May 11, 2023 and whose family was not fully briefed on the identification until recently.

Army Pfc. Henry C. Wade of Decatur, KY was assigned to Company K, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, as an infantryman. In November 1944, his unit was engaged in battle with German forces near the Germeter-Hürtgen Road, where they encountered heavy resistance. Fighting raged for several days, during which Wade was killed in action. Due to the tactical situation, his remains were not immediately recovered. He was declared non-recoverable in December 1951.

Wade’s name is recorded on the Walls of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in the Netherlands, along with the others still missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.

Mr. Wade will be buried Nov. 29, 2023 in Russell Springs, KY.

Gov. Beshear will order flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Wade on the day of interment.

Wilson Funeral Home in Russell Springs will be in charge of arrangements.