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Philippine–American War

William George Thordsen

Coxswain · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

6 May 1900 · Place not recorded

Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
New York
Action
William George Thordsen, 6 May 1900

The citation

Official citation

For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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