William Orlando Darby

War Hero

Birthday February 8, 1911

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Arkansas

DEATH DATE Apr 30, 1945 (34)

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About

U.S. Army veteran who was made a posthumous brigadier general after his death in World War II. He was the leader of the so-called Darby's Rangers, which later evolved into what are now known as the U.S. Army Rangers.

Before Fame

He was born in Fort Smith and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Trivia

His leadership of Darby's Rangers was dramatized in the classic 1958 film Darby's Rangers.

Family Life

He had a sister named Doris.

Associated With

He was portrayed by actor James Garner in Darby's Rangers.