b. 26/09/1850 Mohawk, New York. d. 26/08/1923 Mohawk, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 17/07/1882 Big Dry Wash, Arizona Territory.
Frank West MOH
West served in the 6th Cavalry Regiment on the western frontier. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for rallying his men against a fortified position at Big Dry Wash, Arizona. Three other men, Second Lieutenant George H. Morgan, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cruse and First Sergeant Charles Taylor were also awarded Medals of Honor in this action. Morgan and Cruse are also Academy graduates. West became Colonel of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in October 1906, and was retired on his 64th birthday in 1914.
West was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 12, 1892 for action at Big Dry Wash, Arizona, on 17 July 1882.
MOH CITATION:
Rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy’s fortified position.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 1, GRAVE 549.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
