Joseph D. White
Corporal, U.S. Army

On 4 August 1943, then-Corporal Joseph D. White was serving with the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army in the South Pacific Area.

On that day, CPL White’s unit was in action against Japanese forces at Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. CPL White’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him, at the cost of his life, the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin and 2 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Joseph D. White (ASN: 14038640), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 4 August 1943, at New Georgia, Solomon Islands. Corporal White's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 510 (1943)

Burial

Corporal Joseph D. White is buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines in Plot A, Row 6, Grave 128.

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