Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Navy
William George Thordsen
Details
- Rank: Coxswain (Highest Rank: Chief Gunner's Mate)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Pampanga - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 6, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hilongas, Philippine Islands
Citation
For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: April 2, 1879, Fredericstadt, Germany
- Died: May 8, 1932, Manhattan, NY, US
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (1-69-W), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Mount Pleasant, SC
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