William George Thordsen-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.884 W 077° 04.728
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Hilongas, Philippine Islands on May 6, 1900. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 69-W.
Waymark Code: WMY5GF
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2018
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He was born on April 2, 1879 in Germany and died on May 8, 1932 in Manhattan, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: THORDSEN, WILLIAM GEORGE
• Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 6, 15 August 1900
Citation. For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.
Armed Service: Navy
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