(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Infantry) Frank B. Wade, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy east of El Guiettar, North Africa, in 1943. During the attack, Major Wade worked untiringly in supplying a combat team with ammunition, water, food and other necessities. He supervised all the supply work and, due to his decision, personnel, of the combat team were well supplied during engagements with the enemy. When a battalion attacked enemy positions on Hill 772, it was impossible to get ammunition, water and food to the battalion. Major Wade overcame this obstacle by using burros in packing these essentials to them. Due to his decisions and untiring efforts while under enemy fire, Major Wade was able to supply the battalion at all times during the engagement. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.