About William G. Thordsen
Lived 1879 – 1932 (aged 53). William G. Thordsen was a military personnel.
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).
Thordsen joined the Navy from New York in 1898, and retired in 1910 at the rank of Chief Gunner's Mate (CGM). He died May 8, 1932, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 1, Grave 69-W.
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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Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient (1879-1932)
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William G. Thordsen was born on 2 April 1879 in Germany.
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William G. Thordsen died on 8 May 1932.
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William G. Thordsen was a military personnel.
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