War with Spain – Medal of Honor Recipients
(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

WEST, WALTER SCOTT
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.

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