Soldier from legendary ‘Darby’s Rangers’ recovered after 81 years

Joshua Skovlund

21 February 2025

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The remains of a World War II US Army Ranger, who went missing in 1943 while on operations, were found and identified in Italy. His return to the US has a special significance for the Ranger community.

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Soldier from legendary ‘Darby’s Rangers’ recovered after 81 years

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