Korean War
| Service # | 659586 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | January 31 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
Corporal 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
Corporal West was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On January 31, 1951, his squad was on patrol, when it was ambushed. All members were killed.