FIRST LIEUTENANT WILBUR F. WORTHING, Infantry (Armored), Company B, 745th Tank Battalion, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in GERMANY. During a night attack on MELLERHOFE, GERMANY, on 2 March 1945, Lieutenant WORTHING gallantly directed the operations of his tank platoon in the face of intense enemy anti-tank, artillery and small arms fire. Although two tanks in which he was riding were destroyed by enemy action, he fearlessly mounted a third tank and by his courageous actions inspired his men to press the attack until the enemy positions were reduced. Observing one of his tanks, hit and burning, he exposed himself to withering enemy fire while rescuing its wounded and helpless commander. Lieutenant WORTHING’s heroic leadership and selfless, unflinching devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

Mr. Worthing resided in California.