Leo Darby, ca. 1940s
Title
Leo Darby, ca. 1940s
Subject
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (World War II).
War (World War II).
Description
A black and white photograph of Leo Darby standing in his military uniform. There is a bush behind him and to the the left of the picture. A two story building is on the right of the picture in the background.
Leo Darby (1914-2004) was born on March 18, 1914, in Florence, Texas, to parents John and Irene Darby. He served in the Fourth Infantry Division, US Army and was involved in the storming of the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. PFC Darby was first injured at St. Lo in France and a second time in Belgium during an attack on German units holding a forest there. After his wounds healed in an English hospital, he returned to active duty. Darby was awarded the Purple Heart and numerous other medals during the war, but did not receive his Purple Heart until 1991.
Leo Darby (1914-2004) was born on March 18, 1914, in Florence, Texas, to parents John and Irene Darby. He served in the Fourth Infantry Division, US Army and was involved in the storming of the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. PFC Darby was first injured at St. Lo in France and a second time in Belgium during an attack on German units holding a forest there. After his wounds healed in an English hospital, he returned to active duty. Darby was awarded the Purple Heart and numerous other medals during the war, but did not receive his Purple Heart until 1991.
Date
ca. 1940s
Contributor
Gift of Linda Darby Sybert - Daughter
Rights
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Language
English
Type
Photograph
Original Format
Photograph
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