Axel Westermark

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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

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.

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. ^ a b "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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