Cade lived in Compton for over twenty years and served as president of the Chamber of Commerce. He was also active in the Rotary Club and was a board member of the National Council of Campfire. During World War II, he was a member of the U.S. Army's first black paratroop battalion, the 555th. He also served in the Korean War.
For nine years, Cade was a field deputy for state Sen. Ralph C. Dills (D-Gardena).
For more information see Los Angeles Times obituary, "Former Councilman and Mayor Lionel Cade Dies," April 12, 1990, Page J-2.
Cade lived in Compton for over twenty years and served as president of the Chamber of Commerce. He was also active in the Rotary Club and was a board member of the National Council of Campfire. During World War II, he was a member of the U.S. Army's first black paratroop battalion, the 555th. He also served in the Korean War.
For nine years, Cade was a field deputy for state Sen. Ralph C. Dills (D-Gardena).
For more information see Los Angeles Times obituary, "Former Councilman and Mayor Lionel Cade Dies," April 12, 1990, Page J-2.
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