Daniel Gade
Daniel MacArthur Gade (born February 7, 1975) is an American disability and veteran services activist, political candidate, professor, and researcher. He became an amputee in 2005 while serving as a company commander in Ramadi, Iraq. Gade retired from the United States Army as a lieutenant colonel in 2017. Gade was the Republican nominee for the 2020 election to represent Virginia in the United States Senate losing to incumbent Democrat Mark Warner. He currently serves as the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Daniel Gade | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel MacArthur Gade February 7, 1975 Minot, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Wendy Williams |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Georgia (MPA, PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1992–2017 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
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