Thomas A. Wornham
Thomas Andrews Wornham | |
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Wornham as lieutenant general, USMC | |
| Born | December 12, 1903 Rensselaer, New York, US |
| Died | December 17, 1984 (aged 81) San Diego, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1926–1961 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-4079 |
| Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Pacific MCRD San Diego 3rd Marine Division 27th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Yangtze Patrol Haitian Campaign World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
Thomas Andrews Wornham (December 12, 1903 – December 17, 1984) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He is most noted for his service as commanding officer of the 27th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Iwo Jima or as commanding officer of the 1st Marine Regiment during the Korean War.