Col.Darby 40 mile Ranger/10th Mt Division Challenge

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Col.Darby 40 mile Ranger/10th Mt Division Challenge In memory of Col. William O. Darby (founder of the American Rangers who died in Torbole on April 30th 1945) and the men of 10th Mountain Division. William R. Pvt.

Lost aboard the DUKW
April 30, 1945
B/605th FAB, 10th MD
Cpl. Armstrong
Pvt. Merle Britton
Pfc. Willard E. Chapman
Pfc. Jerry T. Dillard
Cpl. Emory E. Hamilton
Pvt. Howard Harper
Cpl. James Harwell
Pfc. Edward E. Koskela
Pfc. Stanley R. Lade
Cpl. William E. Madara
Pfc. Frank J. Miller
Pvt. William C. Morrison, Jr. Roger L. Murray
Pfc. Elmer C. Paulson
Pfc. Xwell Y. Reynolds
Cpl. Gayle W. Russell,

Jr. Frank Tame
Pfc. Charles E. Tannehill
C/605th FAB, 10th MD
Pfc. Walter J. Armstrong
Cpl. Max L. Champion
1st Sgt. James S. Hilley
Pfc. Leroy A. King
Pfc. Norman B. Russel
Cpl. Richard Wright
52nd QM BN, 10th MD
Pfc. Nicholas DelGross

14/07/2025
14/07/2025

🎬 With Love, Billy 🎬 the official promo/sponsor teaser is out:
A Documentary Honoring BG William O. Darby
We have a 10 minute promo teaser on our new project take a look and help bring this story to the screen for a feature length documentary. - a powerful tribute to courage, sacrifice, and legacy.
💬 “It is with deep regret that I am writing to confirm... the death of your son, Colonel William O. Darby, killed in action in Italy."
- Major General J.A. Ulio, May 2, 1945
Follow our journey. Honor their legacy.



10thMountainWhiskey&SpiritCo.
Veteran Lifestyle
Honor For Heroes
10th Mountain Division Descendants and Friends
Fort Smith Museum of History
Associazione Benàch
Fondazione Museo storico del Trentino

12/02/2025

Throwback: 2023 Brig. Gen. Darby 40-Miler Challenge
This year: Wednesday 30 April.
173rd Airborne Brigade
Lake Garda, Italy.
Pescheria del Garda to Torbole
www.Europe https://lnkd.in/dyzrxudj

Text in English and ItalianHow is a myth born?On April 30, 1945, Colonel William O. Darby, founder of the American Range...
10/11/2024

Text in English and Italian

How is a myth born?

On April 30, 1945, Colonel William O. Darby, founder of the American Rangers, died in Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy, struck by shrapnel from an artillery shell. He was 34 years old.

Two days later the surrender of the German army and the end of World War II in Italy was declared.

Eighty years have passed and William O. Darby continues to be considered a hero.

Following the international success of their award-winning documentary “The Lost Mountaineers,” the producers Associazione Benàch and Fondazione Museo Storico del Trentino have decided to tell his story in a documentary that investigates not only the legend, but the man behind the myth.

Three continents are the setting of his formidable life: the US of course when he was born and lived his formative years, Europe where he founded his Rangers (first and only US corps founded abroad, learning from the techniques of the British Commandos), North Africa where with his Rangers fought valiantly and finally Europe again with the tragic Battle of Cisterna and Torbole sul Garda, where he fell.

Your donations will help fund a documentary that traces his life and actions in a narrative in which past and present often seem to merge.

Every donation, large or small, will make a difference.

Each donor will have his name listed in the documentary credits.

Thank you for your support!

www.associazionebenach.com

Come nasce un mito?

Il 30 aprile 1945, il colonnello William O. Darby, fondatore dei Ranger americani, morì a Torbole, sul Lago di Garda, in Italia, colpito dalle schegge di un proiettile di artiglieria. Aveva 34 anni.

Due giorni dopo fu dichiarata la resa dell'esercito tedesco e la fine della Seconda Guerra Mondiale in Italia.

Sono passati 80 anni e William O. Darby continua ad essere considerato un eroe.

Dopo il successo internazionale del loro pluripremiato documentario "The Lost Mountaineers", i produttori Associazione Benàch e Fondazione Museo Storico del Trentino hanno deciso di raccontare la sua storia in un documentario che indaga non solo la leggenda, ma l'uomo dietro il mito.

Tre continenti sono lo scenario della sua formidabile vita: gli Stati Uniti, naturalmente, dove nacque e visse i suoi anni formativi, l'Europa dove fondò i suoi Rangers (primo e unico corpo americano fondato all'estero, imparando dalle tecniche dei Commandos britannici), il Nord Africa dove con i suoi Rangers combatté valorosamente e infine di nuovo l'Europa con la tragica battaglia di Cisterna e Torbole sul Garda, dove cadde.

Le vostre donazioni contribuiranno a finanziare un documentario che ripercorre la sua vita e le sue azioni in un racconto in cui spesso passato e presente sembrano fondersi.

Ogni donazione, piccola o grande che sia, farà la differenza.

Tutti i donatori avranno il nome nei titoli di coda del documentario.

Grazie per il vostro sostegno!

www.associazionebenach.com

https://gofund.me/cb6cbc38

Text in English and Italian How is a myth born? On April 30, 1945, … Ben Appleby needs your support for Documentary on Brigadier General William O. Darby

04/11/2024

After the national and international success of our award-winning documentary The Lost Mountaineers, we are ready for a new adventure.

Our Associazione Culturale Benàch and the Fondazione Museo storico del Trentino have decided to tell the story of BG William O. Darby in a documentary that investigates not only the legend, but the man behind the myth.

How is a myth born?
On April 30, 1945, Colonel William O. Darby, founder of the American Rangers, died in Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy, struck by shrapnel from an artillery shell. He was 34 years old.
Two days later the surrender of the German army and the end of World War II in Italy was declared.
Eighty years have passed and William O.Darby continues to be considered a hero.

Your donations will help fund a documentary that traces his life and actions in a narrative in which past and present often seem to merge.
Every donation, large or small, will make a difference.
Each donor will have his name listed in the documentary credits.

Thank you for your support.


https://gofund.me/cb6cbc38

The Association Benach is looking for sponsors to help us provide a fitting arrival to the 600+ participants expected on...
12/03/2023

The Association Benach is looking for sponsors to help us provide a fitting arrival to the 600+ participants expected on this year's Col.Darby 40-miler.

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