Chester H. West
| 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 World War I.
Biography
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.
Medal of Honor citation
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]
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ↑ "WEST, CHESTER H.". Army of Medal of Honor website. 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
External links
- "Chester H. West". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-08-17.