| Regimental number | 2823 |
| Place of birth | Daylesford, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Noble Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles White, Noble Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Medals |
Military Medal During the attack North of ROSIERES on 9th August 1918 when his Company Sergeant Major became a casualty, Sergeant WHITE took over his duties and did splendid work throughout the operation. When his Company was held up, he organised and led a party up a German communication trench, clearing some of the enemy and obtaining a firing position for his party which enabled them to bring such fire on the enemy as to neutralise their machine guns and enable his Company to advance. He personally reconnoitred the ground in front of his company from time to time under heavy fire and gained much valuable information for his company commander. When the objective had been reached he showed great initiative in consolidation and reorganising the company. Throughout the operation he showed a splendid example to all ranks of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3400 Pte Henry Edward WHITE, 3rd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
