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. A Facebook post from the club states: “The Major lived a great life and though he was 106 years old he fought to be with us until the end. Those of us that knew him are heartbroken but we know that he will want us to be strong.” White died with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. He was born in Long Beach on July 31, 1915 and joined the Marines in 1934. He was later stationed in Pearl Harbor. He went to Parker Ranch in Hawaii for training and prepared for the invasion …
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