Sgt. Donald Darby, former grade school teacher here, is now serving in the infantry with the Third army in France. He writes Lovilia friends he is looking forward to the day when he may return to Lovilia for a visit with friends and former pupils.
Source: The Lovilia Press, Thursday, January 4, 1945
Donald Woodrow Darby was born Apr. 1, 1914 to George B. and Rosa Ellen Robinson Darby. He died June 30, 1967 and is buried in Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, IA.
Sgt. Darby was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Source: ancestry.com
