Korean War
| Service # | AO-1309458 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | June 29 1951 |
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
First Lieutenant White was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
First Lieutenant White was the pilot of a F-80C Shooting Star fighter-interceptor with the 36th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Group. On June 29, 1951, while on a combat mission, his aircraft hit the top of a ridge near Twijae, caught fire, crashed and exploded.