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William O. Darby (February 8, 1911 – April 30, 1945) was a career United States Army officer who fought in World War II, where he was killed in action at age 34 in Italy. He was posthumously promoted to brigadier general. Darby was the founding commander of the First Ranger Battalion, which evolved into the United States Army Rangers.
William Orlando Darby (* 9. Februar 1911 in Fort Smith; † 30. April 1945 bei Torbole, Italien) war ein US-amerikanischer Offizier der U.S. Army während des Zweiten Weltkrieges. Er führte die Darby’s Rangers, aus denen sich später die U.S. Army Rangers entwickelten.
Learn how Colonel William O. Darby molded the U.S. Army’s newly created Rangers into an elite and highly respected force during World War II. Read about his training, missions, and challenges in North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific.
Vor 5 Tagen · William Orlando Darby (1911–1945) Brigadier General William Orlando Darby, born in western Arkansas, is best known for his organization of the First Ranger Battalion during World War II . He was known as an exemplary leader in combat, and he always led his men into battle.
13. Juli 2015 · A former name retained. William Orlando Darby, born 8 February 1911 at Fort Smith, Ark., graduated from the U.S. Military Academy 13 June 1933 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery, Prior to the beginning of World War II, he served with the 82d, 3d, and 80th Field Artillery Divisions and with the 1st Cavalry. In 1942 he assumed command of the 1st Ranger Battalion and ...
In a gloomy painting of war on the Italian front, American soldiers trudge through a bombed-out village. The U.S. Army Rangers, led by Lt. Col. William O. Darby, fought gallantly in Italy, but were decimated in an ambush near Cisterna. Darby became an enthusiastic member of the Long Gray Line. He was an exemplary cadet and a conscientious ...
20. Sept. 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of William O. Darby, the Army general who formed the 1st Ranger Battalion and led them in WWII. He received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star for his bravery and died on the battlefield in 1945.
