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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy
Axel Westermark
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Gunner's Mate First Class)
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Newark - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21 - August 17, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
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.
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Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: April 8, 1875, Bergo, Finland
- Died: May 7, 1911, Puget Sound, WA, United States
- Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (A-32), San Francisco, CA, United States