World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alvin O. West
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Nashville, Tennessee
Honored By
Mrs. Charles W. Payne
Relationship
Cousin
Stationed on USS Bougainville, CUE-100, based at San Diego, California. He received two battle stars: one for involvement in Invasion of Iwo Jima, the second on the Pacific ribbon for Okinawa Campaign. His duties aboard the USS Bougainville were Fighter Director Officer and Combat Information Officer.