William Orlando Darby

Military Person

1911 – 1945

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Who was William Orlando Darby?

William O. Darby was an officer in the United States Army during World War II. Darby led the famous Darby's Rangers which evolved into the US Army Rangers and was also made famous as a major motion picture starring the American actor James Garner in the role of Darby.

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Born
Feb 8, 1911
Fort Smith
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Lived in
  • Arkansas
Died
Apr 30, 1945
Nago–Torbole

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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