Conversation around the West holiday table often centered around stories of World War II that were brimming with battle, bravery and tragedy.
In my youth, it didn’t occur to me that my late grandfather, Milton H. West Jr., was the type of hero that is often featured as the protagonist in Hollywood films. As I learned more about the man, his accomplishments and his many militaristic decorations, that image became sharp in my mind.
His law career was put on pause for a five-year period during his service in WWII.
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