3/07/1916-To 76 Depot as Private
28/07/1916-To 16th Battalion 23rd Reinforcements
4/09/1916-To 16th Battalion 22nd Reinforcements
10/01/1917-To 4th Training Battalion Codford England
9/04/1917-Proceeded Overseas 4th Aust Division Base Depot Havre France ex Codford
30/04/1917-Joined 16th Battalion in the field France
1/10/1917-Appointed LANCE CORPORAL in the field France
23/10/1917-KILLED IN ACTION Belgium
15/12/1917-Awarded MILITARY MEDAL

MILITARY  MEDAL

Date  of  Recommendation : 25 October 1917

 ” This man is brought under notice for conspicuous gallantry near BROODSEINDE on the night of the 21st/22nd October 1917.  He was in charge of a Lewis Gun post , which was some distance in front of our line , and during the night in question was subjected to severe shell fire.  One shell wounded two of his gun crew , and almost obliterated his post, but WORTHINGTON, with splendid bravery , after bandaging the wounded, with his remaining men got together and worked to dig another gun position.  Meanwhile he himself took his gun to a shell-hole near by, so as to keep the front covered.  His tireless energy and devotion to duty , and his utter disregard of personal risk , inspired his men to do their utmost , and kept them cheerful throughout.  He is recommended for distinction.  This man was killed during the relief of the Battalion on the night of the 23rd/24th October 1917 “.

Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette : 25 July 1918

Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette : Page  1588,  Position  89

Date of London Gazette : 23 February 1918

Location in London Gazette : Page  2435,  Position  34.

COMMANDER – IN- CHIEF’S  CONGRATULATORY  CARD

Date of Recommendation : 1 October 1917