Wilbert Wallace White
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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.[1][2]
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Wilbert Wallace Wright | |
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Nickname(s) | Wilbur |
Born | (1889-05-01)May 1, 1889 New York City, New York, US |
Died | October 10, 1918(1918-10-10) (aged 29) near Dun-sur-Meuse, France |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Air Service, United States Army |
Years of service | 1917 - 1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 147th Aero Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, French Croix de Guerre |
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