Chester H. West

First Sergeant

1888 – 1935

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First Sergeant Chester H. West served the U.S. Army. Chester was 47 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

First Sergeant

Medal of Honor

26 September 1918 · Near Bois-de-Cheppy, France · First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 363d Infantry, 91st Division.

While making his way through a thick fog with his automatic rifle section, his advance was halted by direct and unusual machinegun fire from 2 guns. Without aid, he at once dashed through the fire and, attacking the nest, killed 2 of the gunners, 1 of whom was an officer. This prompt and decisive hand-to-hand encounter on his part enabled his company to advance farther without the loss of a man.

34, W.D., 1919.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army September 26, 1918 · Near Bois-de-Cheppy, France · First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 363d Infantry, 91st Division. 34, W.D., 1919.

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