William George Thordsen
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William George Thordsen
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| Born | April 2, 1879 Fredericstadt, Germany |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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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 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. [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.
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