Ewing White was born on May 15, 1881, in Tennessee. An African American and a Christian, he dedicated much of his life to military service. He was literate, able to read, write, and speak English. White enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Company B, 25th US Infantry. His military career included multiple enlistments: on September 16, 1898, December 16, 1914, and March 31, 1922. He was discharged on January 25, 1899, March 30, 1919, and honorably discharged on February 29, 1924. White's service saw him stationed at various locations, including Camp Bampus in Leyte, Philippine Islands, and Seattle Ward 9, King, Washington. He served in both the Spanish-American War and World War I. After his military service, White resided in Nogales, Santa Cruz, Arizona, and later in Los Angeles, California. He worked as a janitor at Heale Fost House, as recorded in the 1930 United States Federal Census. This census also noted that he rented his house, valued at $35 at the time. Ewing White married Mabel E. White around 1919, and they lived together with Mabel's mother, Sussie J. Spakes. Both of White's parents were born in Tennessee, and by 1920, he was head of his household.  Ewing White passed away on September 8, 1961, in Los Angeles, California 

 

This biography was researched and written by students as part of the Digital Veterans Legacy Project at Loyola Marymount University, funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration.   

 

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