Karl Thomas

Karl Thomas
Born	(1871-03-17)March 17, 1871 Germany
Died	July 18, 1900(1900-07-18) (aged 29) Taku Forts, China[1]
Place of burial	San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California
Allegiance	United States of America
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.

Thomas was born March 17, 1871, in Germany, and after entering the navy in 1895^[2] he was sent as an Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.^[3]

He died July 18, 1900, and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California.^[4]

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.^[3]

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Boxer Rebellion

• "Karl Thomas". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 1, 2010.