Ferrier Henry White ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On April 5, 1945 Second Lieutenant White was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Ohio. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 323473 |
| Service ID | O-1824829 |
| Name | Ferrier Henry White |
| From | Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | October 12, 1921 |
| Casualty Date | April 5, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action, body not recovered |
| Location | Adriatic Sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing, Florence American Cemetery, Italy |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ferrier Henry White is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing, Florence American Cemetery, Italy. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Ferrier Henry White was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces on January 29, 1942. He graduated from Tuskegee flight school on October 16, 1944.On April 5, 1945 he was piloting his P-51C Mustang #42-103952 on a photographic reconnaissance mission escorting a P-38 over Munich, Germany. He was reported missing over the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Italy. ▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Ferrier Henry White was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Entered the service via Regular Military. White had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-1824829. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group, 100th Fighter Squadron.
He was born on October 12, 1921. According to our records Ohio was his home or enlistment state and Lorain county has been included within the archival record. We have Oberlin listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant White was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on April 5, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action, body not recovered. Incident location: Adriatic Sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 19,067 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,216 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,067 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,216 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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