Military Veterans
Frank (Leon) Leon White
Date of Birth
15 February 1931
Brick Location
Eagle Side
Panel Number
16
Biography
Navy Lieutenant White served nearly 10 years in the U.S. Navy.
Duty included: 4 years as Midshipman, U.S. Naval Academy; 7 months as Ship's Officer, USSMississippi; 5 years as Naval Aviator.
Squadron Pilot with VF-171, flying the F2H-3 Big Banshee.
Squadron served aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt Carrier for training and deployment with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, and deployed on Alert Crisis aboard the USS Forrestal).
Completed active duty service as Instructor Pilot with VF-101, flying the F4D Skyray for All Weather Intercept Training at Key West, FL.
Branch:
U.S. Navy
Awards and Medals
Rank
Lieutenant
Years
Served nearly 10 years.
Duty
4 years as Midshipman, U.S. Naval Academy; 7 months as Ship's Officer, USS Mississippi; 5 years as Naval Aviator.