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Walter Scott West

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Walter Scott West Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Death
14 Sep 1943 (aged 71)
Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Foxborough, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.059, Longitude: -71.2553
Plot
Section S
Memorial ID
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, West displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, West displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

Bio by: Don Morfe



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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Dec 2, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8148177/walter_scott-west: accessed ), memorial page for Walter Scott West (13 Mar 1872–14 Sep 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8148177, citing Rock Hill Cemetery, Foxborough, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.