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David was an older brother of basketball star Jerry West. 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.

7. Sergeant David West in His Army Uniform

Identifier:: 050539
Title:: Sergeant David West in His Army Uniform
Date:: ca. 1951

The photograph was taken while West was driven through the streets of Beckley by a very proud fan following West Virginia University's amazing run in the 1959 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Mountaineers make it to the National Championship game, losing to California by one point. West was named the MVP of the tournament. The others in the photograph are not identified.

8. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.

Identifier:: 022318
Title:: WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:: 1959