Name: Frank Edward Wade Greene
Service Dates: Korean War
Branch: United States Army
Role: Military Police Investigator
Summary of Service: Frank Edward Wade Greene, known as Wade, served as a military police investigator during the Korean War. His role involved conducting investigations and ensuring the enforcement of military laws and regulations during a critical period of conflict. His service exemplified dedication, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining order and justice in challenging circumstances.
Post-Service Life: After his military service, Wade pursued higher education, graduating from Princeton in 1956 and earning a Master’s degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism. He had a distinguished career in journalism, holding editorial positions at prominent publications such as Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, and The Saturday Review. He founded Nuclear Times magazine and was recognized as a professional journalism fellow at Stanford University and an Alicia Patterson Fellow.
Wade’s career later shifted towards philanthropy, where he served as a Rockefeller family philanthropic advisor, focusing on environmental issues, international security, voter participation, and media. He was an active member of the Council on Foreign Relations and served on several boards, including the Columbia Journalism Review and the League of Conservation Voters. His contributions to environmental policy were acknowledged with the 2010 Environmental Policy Leadership Award from Global Green USA and the Eleanor Roosevelt Peace Award from Peace Action.
Wade and his late wife, Susanne, were deeply involved in their community in Greenwich Village, New York City, and Nantucket, where they owned and operated the Wade Cottages. They hosted numerous community events and were beloved members of their local community.