Years of service 1898 - 1910 Awards Medal of Honor Rank Chief Gunner's Mate | Name William Thordsen Died May 8, 1932 | |
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Born April 2, 1879
Fredericstadt, Germany ( 1879-04-02 ) Buried at Arlington National Cemetery Battles/wars Philippine-American War Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles and wars Philippine–American War Allegiance United States of America | ||
William George Thordsen (April 2, 1879 – May 8, 1932) was an Coxswain in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Thordsen joined the Navy from New York in 1898, and retired in 1910.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: April 2, 1879, Fredericstadt, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 6, August 15, 1900.
Citation:
For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.
References
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