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.[1]
Biography
Westermark was born April 8, 1875, in Finland.[2] After entering the navy he was sent as an Seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[2][3]
He died May 7, 1911, in California. He was initially buried in the former Puget Sound Navy Yard Cemetery;[2] 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.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Naval Rewards Approved". Washington Times. Washington, DC. June 9, 1901. p. 6. Retrieved August 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Hero Laid to Rest". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA. May 14, 1911. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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.
External links
- "Axel Westermark". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 2, 2010.