White, George [né Weitz] (1890–1968), dancer, producer, and director. A New York native, he ran away from home to become a dancer, appearing in vaudeville and, between 1910 and 1918, in several Broadway musicals, including two editions of the Ziegfeld Follies. In 1919 White launched his own series of revues, George White's Scandals, and mounted thirteen editions, the last coming in 1939. He often appeared as a dancer in his own shows, which he regularly directed and wrote material for as well. His other productions included Runnin' Wild (1923), which introduced “The Charleston,” Manhattan Mary (1927), and Flying High (1930).
George Stuart White
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White, Sir George Stuart, 1835-1912, British field marshal. He first achieved distinction in the Afghan War of 1878-80. In Myanmar (1885-87), where he was knighted in 1886, in Baluchistan (1889-93), and later as commander in chief in India (1893-98), he was an instrument of Great Britain's "forward" policy of combating any Russian advance toward India by aggressive campaigns, military and diplomatic, in the borderlands. His greatest fame came in the South African War when he defended Ladysmith against a 118-day siege by the Boers (1899-1900). He became governor of Gibraltar (1900-1904) and was made field marshal in 1903.
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| Sir George Stuart White, VC | |
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| July 6, 1835[1] – June 24, 1912 (aged 76)[2] | |
 Sir George Stuart White |
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| Place of birth | Rock Castle, Portstewart |
| Place of death | Chelsea Hospital, London |
| Resting place | Broughshane Presbyterian Churchyard, County Antrim |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Field Marshal |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny Second Afghan War Third Anglo-Burmese War Mahdist War Second Boer War |
| Awards | VC, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GCVO |
| Other work | Governor of Gibraltar |
Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White VC, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GCVO, (6 July 1835[1] — 24 June 1912[2]) was an officer of the British Army and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces
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Early life
He was born at Rock Castle, Portstewart,[3] County Londonderry, and was educated at Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire and later at King William's College on the Isle of Man. From 1850 White attended the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst where he achieved the rank of Under Officer.[3]
After graduating from Sandhurst, White was commissioned into the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot and saw service in the Indian Mutiny.
During his time in India he met his future wife, Amelia Baly - the daughter of the Joseph Baly, Archdeacon of Calcutta. He went on to have 5 children.
He fought in the Second Anglo-Afghan War in 1879 as second-in-command of the 92nd Regiment of Foot (later The Gordon Highlanders).
The Victoria Cross
He was 44 years old when the following deeds took place in Afghanistan for which he was awarded the VC:
For conspicuous bravery during the engagement at Charasiah on the 6th October, 1879, when, finding that the artillery and rifle fire failed to dislodge the enemy from a fortified hill which it was necessary to capture, Major White led an attack upon it in person. Advancing with two companies of his regiment; and climbing from one steep ledge to another, he came upon a body of the enemy, strongly posted, and outnumbering his force by about 8 to 1. His men being much exhausted, and immediate action being necessary, Major White took a rifle, and, going on by himself, shot the leader of the enemy. This act so intimidated the rest that they fled round the side of the hill, and the position was won.Again, on the 1st September, 1880, at the battle of Candahar, Major White, in leading, the final charge, under a heavy fire from the enemy, who held a strong position and were supported by two guns, rode straight up to within a few yards of them, and seeing the guns, dashed forward and secured one, immediately after which the enemy retired.[4]
Later life
He became the commanding officer of the 92nd Foot in 1881. White was knighted in 1886 for his military service in Burma, and became Commander-in-Chief, India in 1893.
He was commander of the forces in Natal during the opening of the Second Boer War and commanded the garrison at the Siege of Ladysmith 1899–1900. He became Governor of Gibraltar (1900–1904) and was made field marshal in 1903. He died in the Chelsea Hospital, London on 24 June 1912.
His son Jack White after service in the British Army became an Irish republican and anarchist who co-founded the Irish Citizens Army along with James Connolly and James Larkin.
A statue of White is currently located at Portland Place, London. He was buried at Broughshane, a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the ancestral home of White, where a memorial now stands.[5]
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen, Scotland.
References
- ^ a b "I - The Whites of Whitehall". The life of Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C.. Volume I. Edinburgh, London: W. Blackwood. 1915. pp. p. 9. http://www.archive.org/stream/lifeoffieldmarsh01durauoft#page/9/mode/1up. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- ^ a b "XXI - Last Days: 1911 - 1912". The life of Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C.. Volume II. Edinburgh, London: W. Blackwood. 1915. pp. p. 314. http://www.archive.org/stream/lifeoffieldmarsh02durauoft#page/314/mode/1up. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- ^ a b "II - Childhood and Early Life". The life of Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C.. Volume I. Edinburgh, London: W. Blackwood. 1915. pp. pp. 10-20. http://www.archive.org/stream/lifeoffieldmarsh01durauoft#page/10/mode/1up. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- ^ London Gazette: no. 24981, p. 2859, 3 June 1881. Retrieved on 23 October 2009.
- ^ Statue in Portland Place
Listed in order of publication year
- 1911 Britannica. Accessed 4 November 2005
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- The Irish Sword (Brian Clarke 1986)
- Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- VC's of Bromsgrove School (Nicholas Lovell 1996)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland)
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Frederick Roberts |
Commander-in-Chief, India 1893–1898 |
Succeeded by Charles Nairne |
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| Preceded by Sir Robert Biddulph |
Governor of Gibraltar 1900–1905 |
Succeeded by Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker |
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