Karl Thomas

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(1871-03-17)March 17, 1871
Germany
DiedJuly 18, 1900(1900-07-18) (aged 29)
Place of burial
San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1895 - 1900
RankCoxswain
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

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]

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See also

References

  1. Service Profile
  2. "THOMAS, KARL". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  3. "Karl Thomas". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  • "Karl Thomas". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
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