William Orlando Darby was an American military officer born on February 8, 1911, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He is recognized for his service during World War II. Darby played a significant role in the establishment of the first American Ranger battalions, contributing to various military operations. Tragically, he died on April 30, 1945, in Nago–Torbole, Italy, during the final months of the war. His legacy continues to influence the U.S. Army Rangers and their training methods.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Orlando Darby belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Fort Smith
Place of Death: Nago–Torbole
Educated At: United States Military Academy
Occupation: military personnel
Awards Received: Bronze Star Medal | Silver Star | Distinguished Service Order | Purple Heart
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 8, 1911
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 53 | 19 Aquarius 59 | 12 Gemini 1 |
| Moon | 16 Gemini 47 | 11 Scorpio 22 | 10 Virgo 6 |
| Mercury | 24 Capricorn 19 | 3 Pisces 9 | 17 Taurus 52 |
| Venus | 6 Pisces 34 | 27 Aquarius 54 | 24 Cancer 27 |
| Mars | 5 Capricorn 41 | 12 Aquarius 48 | 0 Aries 38 |
| Jupiter | 13 Scorpio 40 | 16 Cancer 34 | 5 Scorpio 38 |
| Saturn | 1 Taurus 32 | 29 Pisces 20 | 14 Taurus 28 |
| Uranus | 26 Capricorn 37 | 27 Taurus 28 | 28 Capricorn 58 |
| Neptune | 19 Cancer 25 | 0 Aries 21 | 19 Cancer 51 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 3 | 3 Aquarius 56 | 27 Gemini 3 |
| Rahu | 14 Taurus 23 | 10 Pisces 6 | 8 Taurus 17 |
| Ketu | 14 Scorpio 23 | 10 Virgo 6 | 8 Scorpio 17 |
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