Korean War
| Service # | 05570 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | February 8 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Lieutenant Colonel West was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Lieutenant Colonel West was a member of Headquarters Squadron, 33rd Marine Air Group. On February 8, 1951, while flying in a C-45 Beech Navigator, his aircraft crashed near Taegu, Korea killing him.