General William Jenkins Worth

(1749-1849)

William Jenkins Worth, a native of Hudson, New York, was severely wounded at Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812. In 1820 he became instructor of infantry tactic and soldierly discipline at the United States Military Academy at West Point. ...

Major General William Jenkins Worth

1794 – 1849

William J. Worth, born in Hudson, New York

Began his military career in the War of 1812

and from 1820 to 1828 was Commandant of Cadets at West Point.

In the Mexican-American War, he distinguished himself in battles inscribed on this ...