Background
West, Charles W. was born on October 3, 1898 in Natches, Mississippi, United States. Son of Howell and Emmie (Whitney) W.
West, Charles W. was born on October 3, 1898 in Natches, Mississippi, United States. Son of Howell and Emmie (Whitney) W.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1920. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1934.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army officer, Coast Artillery Corps, 1920-1931; officer, Judge Advocate General Corps, 1931-1946; chief military affairs division, J.A.G. Office, 1942-1943; professor of law, United States Military Academy, 1944-1962; brigadier general, United States Army Retired, 1962.
Member American Bar Association, George Washington Law Association, American Society International Law, Judge Advocates Association M C.
Married Jortense Guiteras, September 22, 1955. Children: Hortense, Charles, Thomas.