War with Spain – Medal of Honor
Recipients WEST,
WALTER SCOTT © Genealogy Trails
Rank and
organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
Born: 13 March 1872,
Bradford, N.H.
Accredited to: New Hampshire. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July
1899.
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.
(Source: Center of
Military History, United States Army. Citations taken from the U.S. Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs Report, Medal of Honor Recipients:
1863-1978)
Submitted by Linda Rodriguez
