World War II Honoree

Lyman Eugene West

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Metaline Falls, Washington

Honored By

Carol M. Nettles

Relationship

Niece

ENTERED INTO MILITARY SERVICE ON JUNE 25, 1942 IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. HE BECAME PART OF THE 243RD SIGNAL OPERATIONS COMPANY. HIS MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY WAS AS AN INSTALLER, REPAIRMAN OF TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH. SPENT 18 MONTHS AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS AS AN INSTALLER, REPAIRMAN. HE WAS PROMOTED TO TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE AS A TELETYPE MECHANIC. INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGNS IN NORTH APENNINES, PO VALLEY, ROME-ARNO. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 10, 1945.