Edward White (January 15, 1877 – December 3, 1908) was a private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Philippine–American War.
Following his military service, White became a firefighter in Kansas City, but was forced to retire in 1905 due to ill health.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry.
Place and date: At Calumpit, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 27 April 1899.
Citation: Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.