Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps
Walter Scott West
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
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.
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