JAMES E. WEST JR. was born on December 22, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in NORFOLK, VA
He served as a 0311 in the Marines.  In 1 year of service he attained the rank of LCPL/E3
On May 31, 1968 at the age of 20, JAMES E. WEST JR.  perished in the service of our country in Quang Tri, South Vietnam