Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lance-Sergeant

Unit:

No.1 Section, No.3 Troop, No. 2 Commando, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

November 18th, 1943

"Sergeant WHITE was Section sergeant of No.1 Section, No.3 Troop, No.2 Commando. He showed excellent leadership and military ability in the clearing of homes in the village of SCALETTA on the morning of 16th August 1943 showing complete disregard of his personal safety, yet making use of cover that was available as opportunity offered.
Later in the day, he continued to show much energy and determination in keeping the Section together and moving well in arduous cross-country movement through the hill country North West of the CATANIA-MESSINA road.

Signed J.M.T.F. CHURCHILL, Lieut-Colonel, 26th August, 1943."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)