Walter Scott West (March 13, 1872 – September 14, 1943) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
He initially received a bad conduct discharge in January 1899, which was upgraded to honorable in 1932.
Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898.
Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, West displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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