Date of birth:

April 19th, 1911

Date of death:

January 14th, 1988

Nationality:

British

Service number 26251.

Promotions:
December 19th, 1931: Pilot Officer
June 19th, 1933: Flying Officer
June 19th, 1936: Flight Lieutenant
February 1st, 1939: Squadron Leader
March 1st, 1941: Wing Commander (temp)
August 13th, 1943: Wing Commander (war sub)
July 1st, 1944: Group Captain (temp)
January 1st, 1949: Group Captain
January 1st, 1955: Air Commodore
August 20th, 1956: Acting Air Vice-Marshal
January 1st, 1958: Air Vice-Marshal

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

August 6th, 1940

Citation:
"This officer's splendid leadership has been reflected in the work of his squadron which has now destroyed forty-three enemy aircraft and possibly a further twenty-two. In July, 1940, he led his squadron in a successful attack against a superior number of enemy aircraft, and assisted in destroying three of the enemy force. Squadron Leader Worrall has displayed great skill, courage and leadership."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Group Captain

Unit:

Royal Air force

Awarded on:

June 8th, 1944

• - The London Gazette Issue 34915 published on the 6 August 1940
  - Supllement to The London Gazette Issue 36544 published on the 2 June 1944
  - Air of Authority