Name/Title
1920 - WW1 - Most Decorated CGG related Battalion Commander of WW1 - Lieutenant-Colonel Richard 'Dick' Worrall, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, OStG (Russia), MID - Died of illness while in service 15th February 1920Scope and Content
Date of Death 15/02/1920
DSO and Bar, MC and Bar, Mentioned in Despatches. Order of St George, Russia
Son of Richard and Anne Worrall, 133 High Street, Portsmouth.
Husband of Lorraine Mae Worrall, of 135 Crescent Street, Montreal.
Buried in Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal.
Richard Worrall was born in Woolwich, September Quarter 1890. His parents are at 133 High Street, Portsmouth in 1911 but not in 1901. In 1911 his father is listed as an Army Pensioner, which suggests that the family were stationed at Woolwich when he was born. When Richard Worrall emigrated to Canada sometime between 1901 and 1912, he joined the 1st Regiment, Grenadier Guards of Canada.
Aside from his impressive collection of decorations, it also seems that Worrall was promoted from the ranks - the London Gazette of 24 August 1915 refers to Sergeant Worrall being awarded the Order of St George. He was promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Colonel inside 3 years (Exceptionally fast for the CEF). As a Captain in January 1917, he won his first MC sometime between then and June 1918. His first DSO was won whilst commanding the 14th Battalion (Royal Montreal Regiment) CEF in the advance of 1918 (few details in the LG), and the Bar to his DSO also for commanding the 14th Battalion (RMR) on 1 September 1918 at the Crow's Nest and Hendecourt Chateau Woods.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
October 14, 2024Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 14, 2024
