A. Arnim White
Major General Arthur Arnim White (21 October 1889 – 21 October 1981) was a United States Army officer. A West Point classmate of Dwight D. Eisenhower, White served during World War II, where he was chief of staff of both XIV Corps during the Guadalcanal campaign and the U.S. Seventh Army during the Southern France campaign and in Operation Northwind.
Arthur Arnim White | |
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A. Arnim White, wearing the two stars of a major general, pictured here in 1945 | |
| Birth name | Arthur Arnim White |
| Nickname(s) | "Doc" |
| Born | 21 October 1889 Coatsburg, Illinois, United States |
| Died | 21 October 1981 (aged 92) Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1910 1915–1949 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3900 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands held | 9th Infantry Division V Corps Artillery 71st Infantry Division 75th Infantry Division 37th Field Artillery Regiment 3rd Field Artillery Training Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I:
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| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Commendation Ribbon (2) Officer of the Legion of Honor (France) Croix de Guerre with Palm (France) |
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