Frank West
Born: September 26, 1850 at Mohawk, New York
Home Town: Mohawk, New York
Date of Issue: July 12, 1892
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Frank West, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 17 July 1882, while serving with 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Big Dry Wash, Arizona Territory. First Lieutenant West rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy’s fortified position.
