SANTA CLARA, Calif.—A World War II veteran passed away on March 4, 2022. He was 106 years old. The Stockton Marine Corps Club will host a celebration of life ceremony in Stockton for William (Bill) White. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II….
WWII Veteran Dies at 106
March 9, 2022
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