Walter Scott West
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.
Walter Scott West | |
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| Born | March 13, 1872 Bradford, New Hampshire |
| Died | September 14, 1943 (aged 71) |
| Place of burial | Rock Hill Cemetery, Foxboro, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897–1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
West was born on March 13, 1872, in Bradford, New Hampshire. 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.[1]
West died on September 14, 1943, and is buried at Rock Hill Cemetery in 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.[3]
References
- USMC History Division
- Don Morfe (December 2, 2003). "Walter Scott West". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
- "War with Spain; West, Walter S." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2010.