William George Thordsen
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 |
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.
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.
Categories:
- 1879 births
- 1932 deaths
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Navy sailors
- American military personnel of the Philippine–American War
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- German-born Medal of Honor recipients
- German emigrants to the United States
- Philippine–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor