Wilbur Carl White was born in Sullivan County, Tennesseem the son of Thomas Carl White and Vesta Poe. Brother of Wilma White.
Died 24 June 1944, Normandy, France
He was a member of the 2nd battalion – E Company – of the 22nd Infantry Regiment.

Buried:
Wilbur White was initially buried at Sainte-Mère-Eglise #2 Cemetery at Carentan, France and reburied at Normandy American Cemetery at  Colleville-sur-Mer, France,  Plot B, Row 16, Grave 44

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 1 September 1915
  • Date of death: 24 June 1944
  • County: Sullivan
  • Hometown: Kingsport
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Battles: Normandy Campaign
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVIII, Middle Panel
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