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Frank
West
September 26, 1850

–

August 26, 1923

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Frank West graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1872. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    6th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    July 17, 1882
    Date of Issue: July 12, 1892

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Frank West, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 17 July 1882, while serving with 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Big Dry Wash, Arizona Territory. First Lieutenant West rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy’s fortified position.