Cpl. L. C. West, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. West, Jean, husband of Billie Joe Haynes, graduate of Newcastle High. Entered Army in 1943, trained at Camp Callan, Cal. Served in Hawaii, Saipan, and Iwo Jima. Awarded GCM, Victory Ribbon, AP, and 2 battle stars. Discharged in 1945.