William H. White Sr., World War II veteran captured during Battle of the Bulge

From: The Patriot Ledger  Quincy, MA | Date: July 13, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

NATICK - William H. "Wiggy" White Sr., 83, of Natick, a prisoner of war who was captured during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, died Wednesday at Metro West Medical Center in Natick after a long illness.

Mr. White was released on Easter Sunday 1945 after troops of the 1st and 3rd Army liberated his camp.

He was a foreman with the Natick Highway Department for 37 years before he retired. He was also a Natick selectman for six years, a member of the Natick Conservation Commission and a call fireman in Natick for eight years.

He is survived by two daughters, Elayne M. Thomson of ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Shane Kearns, 21, of Natick, painting company employee.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
; Shane Macgregor Whitelaw Kearns of Natick, a painting company employee, died Wednesday at the MetroWest Medical Center in Natick. He was 21. Born in Framingham, Mr. Kearns was raised in Natick and graduated from Natick High School in...
Michael Breau, wrestling coack, of Natick, 26.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
; Michael A. Breau of Natick, a wrestling coach, died Wednesday at Massachusetts General...accident. He was 26. Born in Concord, he had lived in Natick all his life. He attended the Natick schools and graduated from Natick High School in 1998...
Francis M. Keane, 64, of Natick, former rep.(Obituary)
; Francis M. Keane of Natick, an attorney and former state representative, died Monday at Columbia Metro West Medical Center in Natick. He was 64. Born and educated in Natick, he graduated from Natick High School in 1952, Boston...
Jean Clover-Wright of Natick, at 80.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
; Jean (Roberts) Clover-Wright of Natick, a former employee of the Natick Trust Co., died Friday at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Center in Natick. She was 80. Born and raised in Natick, Mrs. Wright was educated in the Natick school system and graduated...
CHARLES KANE, 69; NATICK FIREFIGHTER
; NATICK - Charles A. Kane, 69, retired deputy fire chief of Natick, died Sept. 3 at the MetroWest Medical Center in Natick. A lifelong resident of Natick, Mr. Kane was a graduate of the Natick school system. He was...
EASTERN MASS. FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS; Bracing for Natick; Winthrop will counterattack.(Sports)
; ...likes to jokes that he only knows the Natick players by number. From what he has seen...thing Fucillo wants is to start hearing Natick names blaring from the loudspeakers at...the offensive and the defensive lines. Natick (11-0) put up 31 points a game with quarterback...
Thomas L. Huddy of Natick, at 86, truck firm owner.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
; Thomas L. Huddy of Natick, a supervisor for Boston Edison Company and a...owner, died Tuesday at MetroWest Medical Center in Natick. He was 86. Born in Boston, Mr. Huddy was a resident of Natick for 52 years. During World War II, he served in...
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL; NATICK 27, FRAM. 7; Natick's perfect; Victory over Framingham caps 11-0 year.(Sports)
; Byline: ART DAVIDSON (METROWEST DAILY NEWS) NATICK - Perfection. It's something every team...but it becomes reality for only a few. Natick completed an undefeated regular season...Field yesterday in the 100th Framingham-Natick game. The Redmen (11-0), who had already...
Steven Adams of Natick, vet, barber, politician.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
; Byline: Lisa Gentes Steven Earnest Adams of Natick, a retired barber and shop owner, died Sunday at the Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick. He was 76. Born in Natick, he was a lifelong resident. He attended Natick High School and...
Nicholas Peters of Natick, firefighter, WWII veteran.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
; Nicholas R. Peters of Natick, a retired firefighter, died Wednesday at Riverbend Nursing Center in South Natick after a lengthy illness. He was 90. Born in Albania, he had lived in Natick since 1917. Mr. Peters served in the Army during World War...