World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James K. White
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Honored By
Ms. Elizabeth Perkins
Relationship
Wife
Served from 1942 to 1946; squadron in China-Burma-India Theater under General Claire Chenault, Flying Tiger armament and chemicals. Ground crew officer in charge of defusing unexploded bombs. Was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the Victory Ribbon and the Presidential Commendation.