United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Walter S. West
1872 – 1943
Walter S. West served the U.S. Marine Corps. Walter was 71 years old.
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U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
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.
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
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.
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