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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