| William George Thordsen | |
| Birth Date: | 2 April 1879 |
| Birth Place: | Fredericstadt, Germany |
| Placeofburial: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance: | United States of America |
| Branch: | United States Navy |
| Serviceyears: | 1898–1910 |
| Rank: | Chief Gunner's Mate |
| Unit: | USS Pampanga |
| Battles: | Philippine–American War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
William George Thordsen (April 2, 1879 – May 8, 1932) was a sailor in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine Insurrection, or the Philippine-American War (1899-1902).[1]
Thordsen joined the Navy from New York in 1898, and retired in 1910 at the rank of Chief Gunner's Mate (CGM).[2] He died May 8, 1932, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 1, Grave 69-W.[3]
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: April 2, 1879, Friedrichstadt, Germany. Accredited to: New York. Date of Issue: August 15, 1900.
Citation:
For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongos, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.