Major Bill White served in World War II, survived the Battle of Iwo Jima island in 1945, and has lived a long life, is 104 years old.
During the Battle of Iwo Jima he received a Purple Heart when he led his Marines toward the front lines under heavy fire from Japanese soldiers and a grenade blew up about six inches from him.
White resides in California and spends his days staying active with his favorite hobby: Scrapbooking. He has kept a lifetime of memories on the bookshelves and for Valentine’s Day, he would like add to his collection with cards from individuals near and far.
To send a Valentine’s Day card please send it to:
Operation Valentine
ATTN: Hold for Maj Bill White, USMC (Ret)
The Oaks at Inglewood
6725 Inglewood Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207
The nursing home he is in has set aside a separate from for the valentine cards. The anticipation is that more than 100,000 items will arrive.
—Joe Toma, Aurora