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Sgt. David West was basketball star Jerry West's older brother. He 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.

Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.

Identifier:
050536
Collection Number:
A&M 3884
Title:
Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Sgt. David West was basketball star Jerry West's older brother. He 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.
Acquisition Source:
West, Jerry
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
Jerry West, West Virginia History OnView