Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
George
Thordsen
April 2, 1879

–

May 8, 1932

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Coxswain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Pampanga

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1900
    War Department, General Orders No. 6, August 15, 1900

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Coxswain William George Thordsen, United States Navy, for heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.