George Wichmann Worley ★ World War I Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On June 14, 1918 Lieutenant Commander Worley was declared a casualty of World War I. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Virginia. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 587159 |
Name | George Wichmann Worley |
From | Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia |
Birth Date | December 11, 1862 |
Casualty Date | June 14, 1918 |
War | World War I |
Service Branch | Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Specialty | Commanding Officer |
Unit/Group | USS Cyclops |
Casualty Type | Missing in action, lost at sea |
Location | West Atlantic, Bermuda Triangle |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Worley was the Commanding Officer on the USS Cyclops when they disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle on March 4, 1918. The ship carrying 306 people including enlisted men and passengers was never heard from again. It is one of the Bermuda Triangles great mysteries. Athough the ship disappeared on March 4, 1918, the designated date of death for every one on board is June 14, 1918.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: George Wichmann Worley was serving his country during World War I when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Worley had the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His military occupation or specialty was Commanding Officer. Attached to USS Cyclops.
He was born on December 11, 1862. According to our records Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Norfolk county has been included within the archival record. We have Norfolk listed as his city.
During his service in World War I, Navy Lieutenant Commander Worley was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on June 14, 1918. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action, lost at sea. Incident location: West Atlantic, Bermuda Triangle. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ World War I Victory Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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