Korean War
| Service # | AF18302244 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 13 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Corporal West was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal West was a passenger on a C-82 transport with the 736th Base Complement. On November 13, 1951, the aircraft was enroute from Rhine Main to Bordeaux, France when it crashed on Mt. Dore, near Bordeaux, killing all 36 on board.