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.

[2] After entering the navy he was sent as an Seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.

He was initially buried in the former Puget Sound Navy Yard Cemetery;[2] his remains now lie in San Francisco National Cemetery.

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.