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Arthur
Lorenzo
West
, Jr.
January 6, 1919

–

January 3, 1985

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Arthur West retired in 1967 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 20 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Armor) Arthur Lorenzo West, Jr. (ASN: 0-25269), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 4th Armored Division during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Batallion:

    10th Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    August 25, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 68 (October 3, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Armor) Arthur Lorenzo West, Jr. (ASN: 0-25269), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 25 August 1944. Major West led an attack on the French city of Troyes in the face of fierce enemy fire. He killed the crew of a German 88-mm. gun with his Tommy Gun after the halftrack in which he was riding had been hit. Major West’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    October 1964 – July 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (September 14, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Arthur L. West, Jr. (ASN: 0-25269), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from October 1964 to July 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General West and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 100 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Armor) Arthur Lorenzo West, Jr. (ASN: 0-25269), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 4th Armored Division during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.