| Edward White | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1877-01-15)January 15, 1877 Seneca, Kansas |
| Died | December 3, 1908(1908-12-03) (aged 31) |
| Place of burial | Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward White (January 15, 1877 – December 3, 1908) was a private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Philippine–American War.
Following his military service, White became a firefighter in Kansas City, but was forced to retire in 1905 due to ill health. He died from tuberculosis a few years later, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. Place and date: At Calumpit, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 27 April 1899. Entered service at: Kansas City, Kans. Birth: Seneca, Kans. Date of issue: 11 March 1902.
Citation:
Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.
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References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Edward White". Medal of Honor recipients: Action Against Philippine Outlaws – 1911. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
