Post by Sailor on Jul 25, 2015 19:18:08 GMT -8
Brandon White, who is the son of William White, called to let us know that his father passed away Friday night around 7:30 p.m. from natural causes.
William White was one of four known documented Tuskegee Airmen living in Hampton Roads, and lived in Smithfield. Another had passed since this story was originally published.
13News Now's Mike Gooding profiled Mr. White back in 2013. In his memory, we would like to share that story again.
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SMITHFIELD, Va (WVEC) -- William White served his country during World War II and then went on with his life, until 2012 when he saw the movie'Red Tails,' and then he decided to join the Tidewater Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
White is one of five known documented Tuskegee Airmen living in Hampton Roads.
White, 86, served in the legendary all African-American aviation unit from April,1945 until January, 1947 as an airman in the 332nd Fighter Group. He worked in a supply office, providing aircraft materials to the airplanes' maintainers.
More here:
www.13newsnow.com/story/news/2013/04/30/86-year-old-tuskegee-airman-to-receive-gold-medal-replica/14809664/
Rest in Peace sir.
