Westermark, Bergö

[Westside]

Jag letar efter en Axel Westermark född 8.4.1875 i "Bergo". Avliden i Puget Sound, Washington 7.5.1911.

M.v.h.

K-G Olin

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Meddelandet är en förkortad version av ursprungsmeddelandet. Vänligen besök länken för att läsa hela meddelandet.

[kivinen1]

Here is a link from "Find a Grave":

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11422752

Birth: Apr. 8, 1875, Finland
Death: May 7, 1911
California, USA

Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Bergo, Finland, he served in the United States Navy during the military operations in China. The 1st Regiment (Marines) under Major Littleton Waller arrived in China on June 19, 1900 and tried to seize Tientsin, but was driven back. On June 23 Waller's Marines finally entered the city, forcing the Chinese forces to retreat to Peking. Seaman Axel Westermark of the "USS Newark" was one of three men cited for their distinguished conduct in the defense of the civilian compound (legation) at Peking during the period of action that followed from June 28 until the fall of the walled city on August 17. His citation reads “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”. His Medal was awarded to him on July 19, 1901. (bio by: Debbie)


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Burial:
San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco
San Francisco County
California, USA
Plot: Section A, Grave 32

Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jul 25, 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11422752

[kivinen1]

Here is his Medal of Honor certificate page: http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/ch_westermark.html