World War II Honoree

William W. White

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

St. Paul, Minnesota

Honored By

Ms. Patricia Beyhan

Relationship

Niece

Bombardier, on 6th mission with 508th Squadron, 351st Bomb Group in 'Piccadilly Commando', a B-17 Flying Fortress, was forced to ditch in English Channel waters December 31, 1943. Captured and interned by Germans, Stalag Luft I until May 1945. Returned as Master Sergeant. Served as 1st Sergeant with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron as a Senior commissioned officer in Headquarters Air, providing ground command, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Received Air Medal from Lieutenant General William E. Kepner, Commander.