Axel Westermark | |
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Born | Finland | April 8, 1875
Died | May 7, 1911 California, US | (aged 36)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Seaman |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
Awards | Medal 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. [1]
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.
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]
Axel Westermark | |
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Born | Finland | April 8, 1875
Died | May 7, 1911 California, US | (aged 36)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Seaman |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
Awards | Medal 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. [1]
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.
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]