Korean War
| Service # | 15291521 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 9 1950 |
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
Private 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
Private West was a member of the 8050th Army Supply Station, U.S. Army. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 6, 1950 and died of those wounds on September 9, 1950.