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| '''Robert F. Worley''' (October 10, 1919 – July 23, 1968) was a ] ] and ] who was killed in action in 1968, in ]. ] Worley was |
'''Robert F. Worley''' (October 10, 1919 – July 23, 1968) was a ] ] and ] who was killed in action in 1968, in ]. ] Worley was one of three U.S. Air Force generals (pilots) who were casualties of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rfworley.htm|title=Robert Franklin Worley, Major General, United States Air Force|publisher=Arlington Cemetery.net|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| During World War II, he participated in the North African, Sicily and Italian campaigns and the Asiatic-Pacific theater campaigns. His combat record included 120 aerial missions with 215 combat hours in the ] and ] fighter planes. ] Worley while in command of the ] based in North Africa, was shot down on his first mission while flying close air support for US ground troops in the African desert. He walked back through the enemy lines and returned to his unit. Promoted to ], he went on |
During World War II, he participated in the ], ], and ], and the Asiatic-Pacific theater campaigns. His combat record included 120 aerial missions with 215 combat hours in the ] and ] fighter planes. ] Worley while in command of the ] based in ], was shot down on his first mission while flying close air support for US ground troops in the African desert. He walked back through the enemy lines and returned to his unit. Promoted to ], he went on to command the ] in the ]. | ||
| Following World War II he helped organize and commanded the jet transitional school at ], Arizona. | Following World War II he helped organize and commanded the jet transitional school at ], Arizona. | ||
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| Robert F. Worley | |
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| Born | October 10, 1919 (1919-10-10) |
| Died | July 23, 1968 (1968-07-24) (aged 48) Thừa Thiên Province, South Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1968 |
| Rank | Major General  |
| Commands | USAAF: 314th Fighter Squadron (North Africa) 1st Fighter Squadron (Pacific) |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (8) Air Force Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart (3) |
Robert F. Worley (October 10, 1919 – July 23, 1968) was a United States Air Force general and fighter pilot who was killed in action in 1968, in South Vietnam. Major General Worley was one of three U.S. Air Force generals (pilots) who were casualties of the Vietnam War.
Early life
Worley was born in Riverside, California.
US Air Force career
Worley began his military career in October 1940 at March Field, California and graduated from pilot training at Brooks Field, Texas, in May 1941, and was commissioned a second lieutenant. During the next two years he served at Mitchel Field, New York, Bolling Field, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Municipal Airport as a fighter pilot and as a squadron commander.
World War II
During World War II, he participated in the North African, Sicily, and Italian campaigns, and the Asiatic-Pacific theater campaigns. His combat record included 120 aerial missions with 215 combat hours in the P-40 and P-47 fighter planes. Captain Worley while in command of the 314th Fighter Squadron based in North Africa, was shot down on his first mission while flying close air support for US ground troops in the African desert. He walked back through the enemy lines and returned to his unit. Promoted to major, he went on to command the 1st Fighter Squadron in the Pacific War.
Following World War II he helped organize and commanded the jet transitional school at Williams Field, Arizona.
Vietnam War and death
Before assignment to Tactical Air Command headquarters on 30 December 1964 as assistant deputy for operations, command and control, Worley commanded the 831st Air Division at George Air Force Base, California. He then transferred to Twelfth Air Force headquarters in Waco, Texas, where he served as deputy for operations.
Worley also served as Director of Operations for U.S. Air Forces in Europe, with headquarters in Germany.
A graduate of the Air Command and Staff School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., Worley was rated a command pilot and parachutist.
In 1966, Worley was appointed as vice-commander of the Seventh Air Force.
On 23 July 1968, Major General Worley was flying an RF-4C Phantom aircraft when it was hit by ground fire and crashed approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam.
See also
- BG Edward B. Burdett, USAF
- MG William Crumm, USAF
- MG John A. B. Dillard, USA
- MG Bruno Hochmuth, USMC
- MG Keith L. Ware, USA
References
- "Robert Franklin Worley, Major General, United States Air Force". Arlington Cemetery.net. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- "MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT FRANKLIN WORLEY". U.S. Air Force. 30 November 1966. Retrieved 7 August 2014.