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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William O. Darby

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Honored By

Thomas Prudhomme

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GRADUATED WEST POINT 1934. ARMY, JUNE 19, 1942 IRELAND. ORGANIZED 1ST RANGER BATTALION JUNE 19, 1942. STARTED 1ST, 3RD AND 4TH RANGER BATTALIONS. (RANGER FORCE) COMMANDING OFFICER AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY. 6 CAMPAIGNS. WENT TO ANZIO WITH 179TH INFANTRY AS COMMANDING OFFICER. KILLED IN SOUTHERN FRANCE APRIL 30, 1944.