b. 08/04/1875 Bergo, Finland. d. 07/05/1911 Puget Sound, Washington.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/07 – 17/08/1900 Peking, China.
Westermark was born April 8, 1875, in Finland. After entering the navy he was sent as an Seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died May 7, 1911, in California. He was initially buried in the former Puget Sound Navy Yard Cemetery; his remains now lie in San Francisco National Cemetery.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION A, GRAVE 32.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
