Korean War
| Service # | O-2211474 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 19 1952 |
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
Second Lieutenant West was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Second Lieutenant West was a member of the 37th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 19, 1952.