Individual Details

William Everett WORLEY

(23 Oct 1913 - 31 Jul 1944)

1 Apr 1930, Holston Magesterial District, Washington Co., VA, ED 12 Sh 20A:
Fane Worley, head, 52 (1877-78), 20 at first marriage, born VA both parents born NC, no occupation - retired
Elzima Worley, wife, 49 (1880-81), 15 at first marriage, born VA both parents born VA
Charles Worley, son, 18 (1911-12), single, born VA both parents born VA, no occupation
Evert Worley, son, 17 (1912-13), single, born VA both parents born VA
Mildred Worley, daughter, 12 (1917-18), born VA both parents born VA
Mable Worley, daughter, 9 (1920-21), born VA both parents born VA.

1 Apr 1940, Holston District, Washington Co., VA, ED 96-15 Sh 16A:
Elzina A Worley, head, widow, 59 (1880-81), born VA, lived same place in 1935, completed 5th grade
Chas Worley, son, single, 29 (1910-11), born VA, res. same house in 1935, completed 7th grade, Gunner mate, U. S. Navy
Elbert Worley, son, single, 27 (1912-13), born VA, res. same house in 1935, completed 7th grade, Operator - Ch????? factory.

http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/02_DSC/citatons/03_wwii-dsc/army_w.html

*WORLEY, EVERETT W. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Everett W. Worley, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 31 July 1944. Technical Sergeant Worley's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 319 (1945)
Home Town: Washington County, Virginia

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Everett W Worley
Name: Everett W Worley
Birth Year: 1913
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Washington

Enlistment Date: 17 Sep 1940
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Richmond
Branch: Infantry
Branch Code: Infantry
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Philippine Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers,and Enlisted Men)
Source: Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge

Education: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 145

.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
about Everett W Worley
Name: Everett W Worley
Gender: Male
Race: White
Religion: Protestant

Cemetery Name: Virginia
Disposition: According to next of kin

Service Branch: Army
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Service Number: 6882218

12th US Infantry Regiment
Divisional information

http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../units/4th%20Inf.Div.asp

Commanding Officer (CO)

28.01.1944 Col. Russell P. Reeder (Jr.)
11.06.1944 Col. James S. Luckett
21.11.1944 Col. Robert H. Chance

Events

Birth23 Oct 1913Damascus, Washington Co, Virginia
Census1 Jan 1920Damascus, Holston Twp., Washington Co., VA, ED 157 Sh 13B; William, son, 6 (1913) born VA both parents born VA.
Census1 Apr 1930Holston Magisterial District, Washington Co., Virginia
Census1 Apr 1940Holston District, Washington Co., Virginia
Death31 Jul 1944Europe
BurialAft 31 Jul 1944Roe Cemetery,
Reference No243

Families

FatherThomas Elias "Fane" WORLEY (1876 - 1931)
MotherElzina Ann EDMONDSON (1881 - 1975)
SiblingBertha C WORLEY (1898 - 1991)
SiblingJesse F WORLEY (1900 - 1974)
SiblingEthel M WORLEY (1903 - 1938)
SiblingJames C WORLEY (1905 - )
SiblingLucy J WORLEY (1908 - )
SiblingCharles E WORLEY (1911 - 1978)
SiblingMildred V WORLEY (1918 - )
SiblingMabel E WORLEY (1921 - )