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Technical Sergeant Mikel D. White (ASN: 6276782), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after his aircraft was shot down on or about November 2, 1944 and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    November 2, 1944
    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 5 (September 7, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Mikel D. White (ASN: 6276782), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a Bomber in the FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on or about 2 November 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal White, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.