William George Thordsen
William George Thordsen (April 2, 1879 – May 8, 1932) was a Coxswain in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
William George Thordsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1879 Fredericstadt, Germany |
| Died | May 8, 1932 (aged 53) |
| Buried | |
| 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 |
Thordsen joined the Navy from New York in 1898, and retired in 1910.[1]
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.
See also
References
- ""THORDSEN, WILLIAM GEORGE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine-American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
- Patterson, Michael Robert (December 27, 2003). "William George Thordsen, Chief Gunners Mate, United States Navy". ArlingtonCemetery.net. Retrieved April 29, 2008.
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