# Axel Westermark

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**Axel Westermark** (April 8, 1875 – May 7, 1911) was an American [sailor](/source/Sailor) serving in the [United States Navy](/source/United_States_Navy) during the [Boxer Rebellion](/source/Boxer_Rebellion) who received the [Medal of Honor](/source/Medal_of_Honor) for bravery.[1]

## Biography

Westermark was born April 8, 1875, in [Finland](/source/Finland).[2] After entering the navy he was sent as an Seaman to [China](/source/China) to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[2][3]

He died May 7, 1911, in [California](/source/California). He was initially buried in the former [Puget Sound Navy Yard](/source/Puget_Sound_Naval_Shipyard) Cemetery;[2] his remains now lie in [San Francisco National Cemetery](/source/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

- [List of Medal of Honor recipients](/source/List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients)
- [List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Boxer Rebellion](/source/List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_for_the_Boxer_Rebellion)

## References

1. ["Naval Rewards Approved"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107123177/axel-westermark-1875-1911/). *Washington Times*. June 9, 1901. p. 6. Retrieved August 7, 2022. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Hero Laid to Rest"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107056133/axel-westermark-1875-1911/). *The Los Angeles Times*. May 14, 1911. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2022. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["WESTERMARK, AXEL"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100126005045/http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html). *Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)*. [United States Army](/source/United_States_Army). Archived from [the original](http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html) on 26 January 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2010.

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