World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Clyde D. West
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Adrian, Michigan
Honored By
Samuel R. West
Relationship
Son
Served in Michigan National Guard, Army; 1944-1945. Honorable discharge. Served in Philippines, Australia, Switzerland. Contracted malaria. Wounded in the ankle by Japanese sniper in Philippine Islands. Led platoon to safety. Received 2 Purple Hearts and Bronze Star medal for heroism.