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William George Thordsen — Victoria Cross

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Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Chief Gunner's Mate
Service Era: Philippine-American War
Medals Recorded: 2

William George Thordsen

Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy

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Philippine-American War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862–1912 Navy
Philippine Campaign Medal

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Biography

He earned the Medal of Honor at Hilongas

William George Thordsen earned the Medal of Honor for heroism under enemy fire at Hilongas in the Philippines on May 6, 1900. A coxswain serving aboard USS Pampanga, he later reached the rank of chief gunner’s mate.

Born in Fredericstadt, Germany, on April 2, 1879, Thordsen died in Manhattan, New York, on May 8, 1932. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His brief citation commemorates his gallantry without specifying an individual tactical action.

Medal of Honor citation

For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.

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