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Adam White

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Switzerland
Death: May 19, 1895 (71)
Place of Burial: Wadeville, Wood, West Virginia, United States
Immediate Family:

Husband of Magdalena White
Father of Sarah L. White; Jacob E. White and Laura B. White

Managed by: Shirley Marie Caulk
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About Adam White

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Adam White, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 11th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Hatcher's Run, Virginia, for capture of flag.

General Orders: Date of Issue: June 13, 1865

Action Date: April 2, 1865

Service: Army

Rank: Corporal

Company: Company G

Division: 11th West Virginia Infantry

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Adam White's Timeline

1823
December 21, 1823
Switzerland
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1895
May 19, 1895
Age 71
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Wadeville Cemetery, Wadeville, Wood, West Virginia, United States