William Orlando Darby
Born: February 8, 1911 at Fort Smith, Arkansas
Home Town: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 23 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to William Orlando Darby (0-19133), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in July 1943. Lieutenant Colonel Darby’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 50 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William Orlando Darby (0-19133), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces from 21 to 25 March 1943. Lieutenant Colonel Darby’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
