University of Maine at Presque Isle Athletics Hall of Fame
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LTC Maurice "Spanky" White
U.M.P.I. Owls Hall of Fame
Bachelor of Arts, Education 1958 (Aroostook State Teachers College)
Men's Basketball, 1954-1958
Started in all games during each of his four years.
All-Tourney Team, 1954-1958
MSAD #1 Educator for 27 years
Military Experience
Maine Army National Guard 1958-1969
United States Army 1969-1976
United States Army Reserve 1976-1987
Retired as Lieutenant Colonel
Military Active Duty Assignments
Battery Commander 52D Artillery Group, Pleiku, Vietnam
Adjutant 6th-14th Field Artillery Battalion, Pleiku, Vietnam
Military Author Non-Resident Instruction Department Field Artillery School,
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Ass't Chief of Staff G-1, Drug and Alcohol Instruction and Education Team Leader,
8th Infantry Division. Bad Kreuznach, West Germany.
Department, Field Artillery School.
Military Awards and Decorations
Bronze Star
Army Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Meritorious Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Sharpshooter Badges for M1 Rifle, M1 Carbine, M16 Rifle. 45 Cal. Pistol
Outstanding Instructor Maine Military Academy
Civic Organizations
VFW Post 6187, Fert Fairfield, Maine
Positions helds Chaplain, Post Commander (2 Terms) and Quartermaster
Mapleton Lions Club, active in many club activities
Presque Isle Elks Club
