He used his experiences as a Second World War commando leader in his writings.
Under the pseudonym "Joe Balham" he wrote seven novels based on The Sweeney television series.
[1] His novel The Long Day's Dying was made into a 1968 film directed by Peter Collinson.
[2] White wrote mysteries, as well as war and adventure novels.
[3] White died in Salisbury, Wiltshire in February 2003.