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).

[2] Thordsen joined the Navy from New York in 1898, and retired in 1910 at the rank of Chief Gunner's Mate (CGM).

[3] He died May 8, 1932, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 1, Grave 69-W.[4] Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy.

Born: April 2, 1879, Friedrichstadt, Germany.

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