William Worton
| William Arthur Worton | |
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William A. Worton as a Colonel, USMC
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| Born |
January 4, 1897 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 25, 1973 (aged 76) La Jolla, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1917–1949 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the III Amphibious Corps |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
| William A. Worton | |
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| Police career | |
| Department | Los Angeles Police Department |
| Country | United States |
| Years of service | 1949-50 |
| Rank |
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William Arthur Worton (January 4, 1897 – July 25, 1973) was a Marine Corps Major General, who served in the Pacific Theater during the World War II. Worton also served as interim Los Angeles Police Department police chief from June 1949 to 1950.
Worton was born on January 4, 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts. He first attended the Boston Latin School and subsequently Harvard University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Worton then attended the Boston University Law School and graduated with Bachelor of Laws degree. Worton enlisted in the Massachusetts Naval Militia, where he was commissioned Second lieutenant and was subsequently transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve with the rank of First lieutenant on March 29, 1917.
He was assigned to the 79th Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and sent overseas. Worton saw combat service in France, particularly the Battle of Belleau Wood where he was seriously wounded and gassed on June 6, 1917 while leading his platoon. He was evacuated to the United States in September of the same year and promoted to the rank of Captain.
After the War, Worton remained in the Marine Corps and served with 2nd Marine Brigade in Santo Domingo for next two years. He returned to the United States in December 1920 and was assigned to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he stationed in local Marine Base. Worton also spent some time at Marine Base at Naval Torpedo Station in Keyport, Washington.
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