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Thordsen joined the Navy from New York in 1898, and retired in 1910.
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William Thordsen
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Born
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Died
March 8, 1932 (aged 52) -
Nationality
American
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
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. Citation: For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.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. Citation: For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.