Camp Darby

Camp Darby

Camp Darby coord|43|38|N|10|19|E|type:landmark is a United States military complex between Pisa and Livorno was formally dedicated on 15 November 1952. It was named Camp Darby in memory of Brigadier General William O. Darby, Assistant Division Commander of the 10th Mountain Division, who was killed by enemy artillery on 30 April 1945 on the shore of Lake Garda, Italy.

The main square on Camp Darby is dedicated to the memory of Pvt. Masato “Curly” Nakae, who fought during WWII in the vicinity of Pisa with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic acts.

Camp Darby is home to the American Beach in Tirrenia, the only U.S. military beach in Europe. It is also home to U.S. Army Garrison Livorno, 31st Munitions Squadron (MUNS), 3rd/405th Army Field Support Battalion, 839th Trans, 497th Trans, Livorno Unit Schools, AAFES, DECA and AFN Livorno.

References

* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=pisa&ie=UTF8&ll=43.630857,10.333157&spn=0.043301,0.061111&t=h&z=14&om=1 Google Maps Link]
*http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/camp-darby.htm
*http://www.usag.livorno.army.mil
*http://www.peaceandjustice.it/camp-darby.php


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