Vietnam War
| Unit | 5th Special Forces Group |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant Major U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Bessemer Alabama |
| Date of Death | January 29 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Sergeant Major White was a member of Command and Control North, 5th Special Forces Group. On January 29, 1968, he was the leader of a reconnaissance team that was inserted into a target area in Ratanokiri Province, Cambodia. The team came under enemy fire and was being extracted with McGuire rigs hung from a helicopter. Sergeant Major White lost his grip and fell into the jungle. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.