Donald M. White

Donald Morison White (19 August 1915 – 10 September 1995) was a United States Navy rear admiral. A decorated veteran of World War II, he earned the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross as a torpedo bomber pilot and squadron commander in the Pacific theatre.

Donald M. White
Nickname(s)Don
Born(1915-08-19)19 August 1915
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Died10 September 1995(1995-09-10) (aged 80)
Pensacola, Florida
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1937–1970
RankRear Admiral
Commands held
  • Alaskan Sea Frontier
  • Carrier Division 20
  • USS Forrestal
  • USS Shasta
  • VT-9
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Awards
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