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William Orlando Darby
1911Feb, 9

William Orlando Darby

William Orlando Darby, American general (d. 1945)
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 in Italy. He was posthumously promoted to brigadier general. Darby led the famous Darby's Rangers, which evolved into the United States Army Rangers.

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