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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Axel Westermark
Born(1875-04-08)April 8, 1875
Finland
DiedMay 7, 1911(1911-05-07) (aged 36)
California, US
Place of burialSan 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. After entering the navy he was sent as an Seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.

He died May 7, 1911, in California. He was initially buried in the former Puget Sound Navy Yard Cemetery; his remains now lie in San Francisco National Cemetery.

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.

See also

References

  1. "Naval Rewards Approved". Washington Times. Washington, DC. June 9, 1901. p. 6. Retrieved August 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  2. ^ "Hero Laid to Rest". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA. May 14, 1911. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  3. ^ "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.

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