William A. Worton
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William Arthur Worton (January 4, 1897 – July 25, 1973) was a World War I combat veteran, a U.S. espionage chief in 1930s China, a Marine Corps major general who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and an interim Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from June 1949 to 1950.
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William Arthur Worton | |
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Born | (1897-01-04)January 4, 1897 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
Died | July 25, 1973(1973-07-25) (aged 76) La Jolla, California, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1949 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | Chief of staff of the III Amphibious Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
Predecessor | Clemence B. Horrall |
Successor | William H. Parker |
Police career | |
Country | United States |
Department | Los Angeles Police Department |
Service years | 1949–50 |
Rank | 42nd Chief of police 1949–50 |
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