He was born Aug. 17, 1905, to John and Samantha White in Canyon, Texas. He grew up and retired as a farmer. In March 1941, he was drafted into the U.S. Army.
While serving in the Philippines during World War II, he received several citations, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Service Star.
He was also a Bataan Death March and Prisoner of War survivor.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bowden White. He is survived by his wife, Felipa White of Silver City.
Military Information: CPL, US ARMY
He was born Aug. 17, 1905, to John and Samantha White in Canyon, Texas. He grew up and retired as a farmer. In March 1941, he was drafted into the U.S. Army.
While serving in the Philippines during World War II, he received several citations, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Service Star.
He was also a Bataan Death March and Prisoner of War survivor.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bowden White. He is survived by his wife, Felipa White of Silver City.
Military Information: CPL, US ARMY
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