Wilbert Wallace White

Wilbert Wallace Wright
Lt. Wilbert W. White, 147th Aero Squadron, 1918 with his Nieuport 28.
Nickname(s)Wilbur
Born(1889-05-01)May 1, 1889
New York City, New York, US
DiedOctober 10, 1918(1918-10-10) (aged 29)
near Dun-sur-Meuse, France
Buried
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France
Allegiance United States
Service / branch  Air Service, United States Army
Years of service1917 - 1918
RankLieutenant
Unit147th Aero Squadron
Battles / wars World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, French Croix de Guerre

Lieutenant Wilbert Wallace White was an American World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He was recommended for the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice.

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