| Karl Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 17, 1871 |
| Died | July 18, 1900 (aged 29) |
| Place of birth | Germany |
| Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1895 - 1900 |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
Biography[]
Thomas was born March 17, 1871 in Germany, and after entering the navy in 1895[1] he was sent as an Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[2]
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.[3]
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.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ Service Profile
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "THOMAS, KARL". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
- ↑ "Karl Thomas". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30575973. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
External links[]
- "Karl Thomas". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=2158. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
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