World War II Honoree

Alton B. 'Al' West, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

VOLUNTEERED FOR MILITARY SERVICE AND SERVED AS A SQUADRON SUPPLY SERGEANT OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, INCLUDING IN NEW GUINEA. SURVIVED MALARIA CONTRACTED WHILE SERVING IN NEW GUINEA. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER AFTER OVER 4 1/2 YEARS SERVICE AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.