Major White received his medical degree from New York University in 1931 he was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps. After serving as a Medical Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Major
Samuel
White
1907
–
April 4, 1994
Born:
New York City
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Major Samuel White, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Command Surgeon, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, from 1965 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General White culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.