| Axel Westermark | |
| Birth Date: | 8 April 1875 |
| Birth Place: | Finland |
| Death Place: | California, US |
| Placeofburial: | San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California |
| Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
| Branch: | United States Navy |
| Rank: | Seaman |
| Battles: | 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]