Edward White (Medal of Honor)
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Edward White | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1877 |
| Died | December 3, 1908 (aged 31) Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.[1] |
| Place of burial | Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1898–1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry |
| Conflicts | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward White (January 15, 1877 – December 3, 1908) was a private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Philippine–American War.
Following his military service, White became a firefighter in Kansas City, but was forced to retire in 1905 due to ill health. He died from tuberculosis a few years later, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. Place and date: At Calumpit, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 27 April 1899. Entered service at: Kansas City, Kans. Birth: Seneca, Kans. Date of issue: 11 March 1902.
Citation:
Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.[2]
