William James White | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:LtGen_William_J._White_-_2.jpg) LtGen William J. White | |
| Born | March 24, 1925 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 22, 2017 (aged 92) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Buried | Princeton, Kentucky |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Seal_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps.svg){kind=small} United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1982 |
| Rank | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:US-O9_insignia.svg){kind=small} Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-49174 |
| Commands | 4th Marine Aircraft Wing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS Kaneohe Bay VMO-6 |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (23) Purple Heart (2) |
William James White (March 24, 1925 – November 22, 2017) was a decorated lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the Silver Star, the United States military's third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat, for his actions in the Korean War. He later served as deputy chief of staff for aviation at Headquarters Marine Corps.