William George Thordsen
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 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.
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