World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Lawrence A. West
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Boston, Massachusetts
Honored By
Margaret West McAdam
Relationship
Daughter
He served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He was in the 5th Division, 28th regiment and landed on Iwo Jima February 19, 1945. He was standing sentry on Mount Suribachi as marines raised the U.S. flag for the picture.