Korean War
| Service # | 104803 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 19 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Lieutenant Commander White was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Commander White was a highly decorated veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was assigned to Air Transport Squadron 21, Barbers Point, Hawaii. On September 19, 1950, he was the pilot of a C-54 Skymaster transport from Kwajalein to Japan. The aircraft crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff killing all 26 Naval personnel on board.