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Veteran's Corner: Louis White

Series: Veterans Corner | Story 8

ST. JOHN - A long-time third generation St. John farmer and veteran was recognized for his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, receiving a Quilt of Valor.

Louis White, 91, of Spokane Valley, received a quilt honoring his time served from the Greater Spokane Valley Quilts of Valor group.

Born and raised in St. John, Wash., White joined the United States Army ROTC program in college in 1952.

"I graduated as a commission officer from Eastern Washington College of Education," said White, noting it was what Eastern was called at the time.

White spent four years of active reserve going t...

 

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