William Orlando Darby - Wikipedia
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.
Leading the Way: William Orlando Darby's Rangers in World War II
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 …
Colonel William O. Darby and the U.S. Army Rangers
Hundreds of American soldiers surrendered to the Germans when they found themselves surrounded. In the demoralizing aftermath, Maj. Gen. John Lucas, the 45th Infantry Division commander, sent U.S. Army Ranger force commander Lt. Col. William O. Darby to take command of the shattered 179th Infantry.
Ranger William O. Darby - WWII RANGERS
Brigadier General William Orlando Darby, 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.
COL William Darby - Airborne Ranger in the Sky - ARITS
William O. Darby (8 February 1911 - 30 April 1945) was the commanding officer of the famous Darby's Rangers in the United States Army during World War II. His legendary strength of character is a guidon to all Rangers, leading us from out front.
William Darby, Army SOF legend and old school badass - SOFREP
2020年2月21日 · William Orlando Darby is one of the icons of the Army’s Special Operations community. He organized, trained, and led the first of the Army’s Ranger Battalions during World War...
Darby, William Orlando - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
2024年5月24日 · 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.