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USS Admiral W. S. Sims (AP-127) was a transport in the United States Navy. She was later renamed USNS General William O. Darby (T-AP-127). Later her name was struck and she was known simply by her hull number. In 1981, she was reclassified as IX-510.
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 at age 34 in Italy. He was posthumously promoted to brigadier general. Darby was the founding commander of the First Ranger Battalion, which evolved into the United States Army Rangers.
USS Admiral Hugh Rodman (AP-126) USAT General Maurice Rose: USNS General Maurice Rose (T-AP-126) USS Admiral W. S. Sims (AP-127) USAT General William O. Darby: USNS General William O. Darby (T-AP-127) USS Admiral D. W. Taylor (AP-128) Canceled 16 December 1944 and completed as civilian passenger liners. USS Admiral F. B. Upham (AP-129)
In the latest Texas history installment, Ken Bridges looks at the career of a World War II hero. Gen. William O. Darby Bridges: Gen. William Darby played huge part in outcome of WW2 Skip to main ...
William Orlando Darby: United States Army 30 April 1945 Hostile fire (artillery) Torbole, Italy Assistant Commanding General, 10th Mountain Division. Promoted posthumously to brigadier general on 15 May 1945, backdated to 30 April 1945 [4] [5] [59] Douglas Blakeshaw Netherwood: United States Army Air Forces 19 August 1943 Airplane crash (accident)
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During this battle, the 1st, 3rd, and 4th U.S. Army Ranger battalions, the 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion, and the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion, which had been brigaded as the 6615th Ranger Force (Provisional) commanded by Colonel William O. Darby, were assigned to support the renewal of an attack by Major General Lucian Truscott's 3rd ...