Walter Scott West (March 13, 1872 – September 14, 1943) was a
private
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serving in the
United States Marine Corps during the
Spanish–American War who received the
Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
West was born on March 13, 1872, in
Bradford, New Hampshire
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. He joined the Marine Corps from
Boston in May 1897. He initially received a
bad conduct discharge in January 1899, which was upgraded to honorable in 1932.
[USMC History Division]
West died on September 14, 1943.
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.
See also
*
List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War
References
External links
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1872 births
1943 deaths
Burials in Massachusetts
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
People from Bradford, New Hampshire
United States Marines
Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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