Richard Worsley
British Army general (1923–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Richard Worsley, see Richard Worsley (disambiguation).
General Sir Richard Edward Worsley GCB OBE (29 May 1923 – 23 February 2013) was a senior British Army officer who fought in the Second World War and later commanded 1st (British) Corps.
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Sir Richard Worsley | |
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Born | (1923-05-29)29 May 1923 Ballywalter, County Down, Northern Ireland |
Died | 23 February 2013(2013-02-23) (aged 89) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1942–1982 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) |
Commands held | 1st The Royal Dragoons 7th Armoured Brigade 3rd Division 1st (British) Corps |
Battles/wars | Second World War Malayan Emergency |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Anne Mitchell Caroline Carnegie, Duchess of Fife |
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