William George Thordsen
US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient (1879–1932)
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Born | (1879-04-02)April 2, 1879 Fredericstadt, Germany |
Died | May 8, 1932(1932-05-08) (aged 53) |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1898–1910 |
Rank | Chief Gunner's Mate |
Unit | USS Pampanga |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
William George Thordsen (April 2, 1879 – May 8, 1932) was a sailor in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine Insurrection, or the Philippine-American War (1899-1902).[1]
Thordsen joined the Navy from New York in 1898, and retired in 1910 at the rank of Chief Gunner's Mate (CGM).[2] He died May 8, 1932, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 1, Grave 69-W.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: April 2, 1879, Friedrichstadt, Germany. Accredited to: New York. Date of Issue: August 15, 1900.
Citation:
For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongos, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.