| Walter Scott West | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1872 |
| Died | September 14, 1943 (aged 71) |
| Place of birth | Bradford, New Hampshire |
| Place of burial | Rock Hill Cemetery Foxboro, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Walter Scott West (March 13, 1872 – September 14, 1943) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[]
West was born March 13, 1872 in Bradford, New Hampshire and after entering the Marine Corps in 1897 was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a private.[1]
He died September 14, 1943 and is buried in Rock Hill Cemetery Foxboro, Massachusetts.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 13 March 1872, Bradford, N.H. Accredited to: New Hampshire. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, West displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "War with Spain; West, Walter S.". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
- ↑ Don Morfe (December 02, 2003). "Walter Scott West". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8148177. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
External links[]
- "Walter Scott West". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3093. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
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