William James White | |
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Born | March 24, 1925 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 22, 2017 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 92)
Buried | Princeton, Kentucky |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1943–1982 |
Rank | 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.