F. F. Worthington
Major-General Frederic Franklin Worthington MC, MM, CD (September 17, 1889 – December 8, 1967), nicknamed "Worthy" and "Fighting Frank", was a senior Canadian Army officer. He is considered the father of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.
F. F. Worthington | |
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| Birth name | Frederic Franklin Worthington |
| Nickname(s) | "Worthy" "Fighting Frank" |
| Born | September 17, 1889 Peterhead, Scotland |
| Died | December 8, 1967 (aged 78) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Pacific Command Canadian Armoured Fighting Vehicle School Canadian Tank School Royal Canadian Armoured Corps 1st Canadian Tank Brigade 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division Camp Borden Royal Canadian Armoured Corps |
| Battles/wars | Mexican Civil War First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Military Cross Military Medal Canadian Forces' Decoration |
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