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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Walter S. West
Additional Details
Accredited to: New Hampshire
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: March 13, 1872, Bradford, Merrimack County, NH, United States
Died: September 14, 1943
Buried: Forest Hill Cemetery (Cremated ashes returned to relatives), Jamaica Plains, MA, United States