World War II Honoree

Carlton L. White

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Honored By

C. Wesley White & James W. White

Relationship

Son & Grandson

ENTERED THE ARMY ON JANUARY 7, 1941 WITH THE 30TH DIVISION, 120TH INFANTRY, COMPANY K AND WAS LATER TRANSFERRED TO THE 117TH INFANTRY, COMPANY K. SENT TO ENGLAND AS A SERGEANT IN CHARGE OF A MORTAR SQUAD. ON JUNE 13, 1944 HE ENTERED FRANCE AND WAS WOUNDED IN COMBAT ON JULY 2, 1944 NEAR ST. LO. HE TRAVELED BACK TO ENGLAND FOR RECOVERY AND THEN HOME. DISCHARGED ON MAY 6, 1945.