Ernest E. West | |
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| Born | September 2, 1931 Russell, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 2021 (aged 89) Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Buried | Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast Greenup County, Kentucky |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1953 |
| Rank | Private first class |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Ernest Edison West (September 2, 1931 – May 1, 2021) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Korean War.