World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roderick Maurice White, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Honored By
Kenneth T. White
Relationship
Brother
SERVED ABOARD CARRIER THE USS HORNET FROM COMMISSIONING UNTIL SUNK. WITNESSED TAKEOFF OF DOOLITTLE PLANES RAIDING JAPAN. SERVED ABOARD USS ENTERPRISE FOR REMAINING DURATION OF THE WAR. CHIEF ELECTRICIAN'S MATE 'ROD'.