Thomas J. White

Thomas J. White

Thomas J. White was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was a co-founder of Partners In Health and estimated that he gave away more than USD 75 million to various charities. During World War II, he was an aide to Brigadier General Maxwell Taylor, commander of the 101st Airborne Division.

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Summary Thomas J. WhiteThomas J. White was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was a co-founder of Partners In Health and estimated that he gave away more than USD 75 million to various charities. White died on January 7, 2011, at the age of 90. During World War II, he was an aide to Brigadier General Maxwell Taylor, commander of the 101st Airborne Division.

He received a Silver Star and a Bronze Star with an oak leaf cluster for his service. In 1947, White married Margaret Flynn, with whom he had seven children.