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 Karl Thomas - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 48.010 W 122° 27.864
10S E 547151 N 4183778
Karl Thomas (March 17, 1871- July 18, 1900) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Waymark Code: WMX26Z
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
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Karl Thomas
is one of thirty-seven Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
Thomas was born March 17, 1871 in Germany, and after entering the navy in 1895 he was sent as an Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died July 18, 1900 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California. His grave can be found in Section, NA-369.
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This headstone is located in Section NA, Grave 369.
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Thomas's citation states:
Medal of Honor citation:
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 March 1871, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Thomas distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
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Armed Service: Navy
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