Colonel Frank West

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Frank West (September 26, 1850 – August 26, 1923) was a United States Army Colonel who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in fighting Indians at the Battle of Big Dry Wash, Arizona. West is an 1872 graduate of West Point.

Early life and the western frontier

West served in the 6th Cavalry Regiment on the western frontier. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for rallying his men against a fortified position at Big Dry Wash, Arizona. Three other men, Second Lieutenant George H. Morgan, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cruse and First Sergeant Charles Taylor were also awarded Medals of Honor in this action. Morgan and Cruse are also Academy graduates. West became Colonel of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in October 1906, and was retired on his 64th birthday in 1914.

His wife was Rebecca Kenyon (1851–1912).

Medal of Honor citation

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.

General Orders: Date of Issue: July 12, 1892

Action Date: July 17, 1882

Service: Army

Rank: First Lieutenant

Division: 6th U.S. Cavalry