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U.S. Marine Corps
West, Walter Scott
West, Walter Scott
Year 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.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1898

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