
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
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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