World War II Honoree

Edward L. White

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Allison M. White

Relationship

Niece

Navigator with the 6th Emergency Rescue Squadron. Flew 20 combat missions in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre on a D.A. -10A Aircraft. Used Radio, dead reckoning, and celestial means of navigation. Served as an enlisted man for 23 months as an airplane mechanic. Battles & Campaigns: Air Offensive Japan, Western Pacific, Southern Philippines, Luzon, Ryukyus, China Offensive, Anti-Submarine. He received the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; the American Campaign Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with 7 battle stars; the WWII Victory Medal; the Philippine Liberation Medal, with 1 star; and Navigator Lapel Button.