World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Russell West
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Beech Grove, Indiana
Honored By
Ellen West and Amy Moore
Relationship
Spouse and Daughter
HE WAS A STAFF SERGEANT AND A MILITARY POLICE OFFICER STATIONED IN BOTH ARKANSAS AND CALIFORNIA. ON THE DAY HE WAS SCHEDULED TO SHIP OUT, HE RECEIVED NEW ORDERS THAT HE WOULD BE STAYING IN CALIFORNIA TO TRAIN MEN TO FIGHT.