Korean War
| Service # | 15277888 |
|---|---|
| Unit | B CO 29 REGT CMBT TEAM |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 27 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class West was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class West was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy near Hadong, South Korea on July 27, 1950. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.