World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Brinton P. White
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Thurman, Ohio
Honored By
Joan E. Hamilton
Relationship
Great Niece
SERVED WITH THE 142ND INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION WHEN HE DIED ON MARCH 20, 1945. IT IS BELIEVED THAT HE WAS GUARDING GERMAN SOLDIERS AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH. HE IS BURIED IN THE LORRAINE AMERICAN CEMETERY IN FRANCE. HIS FAMILY RECEIVED A BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART IN HIS HONOR.