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West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

Identifier:
050538
Collection Number:
A&M 3884
Title:
David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea
Date:
undated
Description:
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
Subjects:
Soldiers., Korean War, 1950-1953., Portraits--W.
Personal Names:
West, Jerry, 1938-
Acquisition Source:
West, Jerry
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
Jerry West, West Virginia History OnView