| Service number | 402097 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 2 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 14 August 1945 |
| Place of Death | New Guinea1 |
| Cause of Death | Flying Battle |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Lae Memorial, Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour Edward Melville White
Location on the Roll of Honour
Edward Melville White's name is located at panel 98 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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