Arthur L. West, Jr.
Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 68 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Arthur L. West, Jr., Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of a Battalion of the 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 August 1944. Major West’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
