U.S. Marine Corps
West, Walter ScottYear of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
HometownBradford, New Hampshire
Citation
On board the USS 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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