William George Thordsen

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.

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.

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