Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Frank West
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 17, 1882
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Big Dry Wash, Arizona, USA
Citation
Rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy's fortified position.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 12, 1892
- Born: September 26, 1850, Mohawk, Herkimer County, NY, United States
- Died: August 26, 1923, Mohawk, NY, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-549), Arlington, VA, United States