Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician 5th Grade (T-5)

Unit:

Medical Detachment, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division "Arrowhead", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

March 3rd, 1945

Citation:
"For gallantry in action on 25 November 1944 in France. Elements of the 1st Battalion were fighting from house to house in an important enemy stronghold when their advance was delayed by a well defended road block. When a Sergeant of Company A was critically wounded in the vicinity of the road block, Private First Class White, an aid man, unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt to rescue him. Although aware that the area was subjected to incessant small arms and self-propelled gun fire, he valiantly dashed across the exposed terrain to within 20 yards of the road block.Picking up his injured comrade, he carried him to the comparative safety of a nearby house. While he was administring expert emergency treatment to his patient, the building received several direct hits from a self-propelled gun. Realizing the seriousness of the casualty's condition and his urgent need for prompt evacuation, he jumped from a second story window of the house and again braved direct hostile fire to secure a litter and an assistant litter bearer from the aid station. In spite of his selfless and heroic efforts, the wounded man died before his evacuation could be effected. However, Private First Class White's dauntless intrepidity and aggressive vigor inspired the respect and confidence of the supported troops, assuring them of immediate medical attention under the most adverse and hazardous conditions."

At the time of the action he held the rank of Private 1st Class.