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William H. Worthington | |
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| Birth name | William Hord Worthington |
| Born | November 2, 1828 Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | May 22, 1862 (aged 33) Corinth, Mississippi |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 5th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of New Madrid Battle of Corinth |
| Alma mater | Bacon College |
| Relations | Edward Worthington (grandfather) Gabriel Slaughter (grandfather) Elsie Clews (granddaughter) Henry Clews Jr. (grandson) |
William Hord Worthington (November 2, 1828 – May 22, 1862) was an American lawyer, farmer and military officer. During the American Civil War, he was the first commanding officer of the 5th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment.