| Chester H. West | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1888 Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Died | May 20, 1935 (aged 47) |
| Place of burial | Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum Palm City, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | Company D, 363d Infantry, 91st Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Chester Howard West (January 3, 1888–May 20, 1935) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the World War I.
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West was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on January 3, 1888 and died May 20, 1935. He is buried in Van Cycle Southside, West Virginia.
Rank and organization: First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 363d Infantry, 91st Division. Place and date: Near Bois-de-Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Entered service at: Los Banos, Calif. Birth: Fort Collins, Colo. G.O. No.: 34, W.D., 1919.
Citation:
While making his way through a thick fog with his automatic rifle section, his advance was halted by direct and unusual machinegun fire from 2 guns. Without aid, he at once dashed through the fire and, attacking the nest, killed 2 of the gunners, 1 of whom was an officer. This prompt and decisive hand-to-hand encounter on his part enabled his company to advance farther without the loss of a man.[1]