b. 13/03/1872 Bradford, New Hampshire. d. 14/09/1943 Chelsea, Massachusetts.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 11/05/1898 Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Walter S West MOH
West was born on March 13, 1872, in Bradford, New Hampshire. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in May 1897. He initially received a bad conduct discharge in January 1899, which was upgraded to honorable in 1932.
MOH CITATION:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, West displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
BURIAL LOCATION: ROCKY HILL CEMETERY, FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS.
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LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
