Axel Westermark

Axel Westermark (April 8, 1875 – May 7, 1911) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Axel Westermark
Born(1875-04-08)April 8, 1875
Finland
DiedMay 7, 1911(1911-05-07) (aged 36)
California
Place of burial
San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankSeaman
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Westermark was born April 8, 1875 in Finland, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died May 7, 1911 in California and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California. His grave can be found in section A, grave 32.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 8 April 1875, Finland. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 28 June to 17 August 1900. Throughout this period, Westermark distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also

References
  1. "WESTERMARK, AXEL". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army. Archived from the original on 26 January 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
  2. "Axel Westermark". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
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