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.
Karl Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 17, 1871 Germany |
| Died | July 18, 1900 (aged 29) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1895–1900 |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editThomas 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.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank 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
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References
edit- ^ Service Profile
- ^ a b "THOMAS, KARL". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
- ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
External links
edit- "Karl Thomas". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 1, 2010.