Korean War
| Service # | 55063820 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 8 1951 |
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
Private First Class Westel was awarded 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 Westel was a Light Weapons Infantryman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On August 8, 1951, he was on a night patrol in the vicinity of Seoul, South Korea, when he was killed by enemy small arms fire.