Isaac D. White | |
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 Portrait of Isaac D. White | |
| Nickname(s) | "Mr. Armor" |
| Born | March 6, 1901 Peterborough, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1990 (aged 89) Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Buried | Pine Hill Cemetery, Peterborough, New Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1923–1961[1] |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Armor Branch |
| Commands | U.S. Army, Pacific Eighth United States Army Fourth United States Army X Corps U.S. Constabulary 2nd Armored Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | Author |
Isaac Davis White (March 6, 1901 – June 11, 1990) was a senior officer in the United States Army who commanded the U.S. Army, Pacific (USARPAC) from July 1957 to March 1961. He was commissioned in the cavalry in 1923 and went on to serve in World War II and the Korean War.[2] Because of his extensive experience in tank warfare, at his retirement Armor magazine dubbed him "Mr. Armor".[3]
- ^ Fowler, Glenn (June 14, 1990). "I. D. White, World War II Commander, Dies at 89". New York Times.
- ^ https://www."Isaac White, general who led tank drives". Chicago Tribune. June 15, 1990. p. 61. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "Third Patton Tribute Sunday at Auditorium". Lowell Sun. Lowell, MA. May 15, 1974. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.