William Allison White VC TD (19 October 1894 – 13 September 1974) was an English 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.

He was 23 years old, and a temporary second lieutenant in the 38th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (part of the 38th (Welsh) Division), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On a third occasion when the advance was again held up this officer collected a small party and rushed the position, inflicting heavy losses on the garrison.

His example of fearless and unhesitating devotion to duty under circumstances of great personal danger greatly inspired the neighbouring troops, and his action had a marked effect on the operations.In 1939, White was commissioned as a captain in the Royal Artillery, Territorial Army.

[3] White married Violet Victoria Price, who died in 1956 after 35 years marriage.