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12-08-2005, 06:29 AM
William P. Yarborough
By Henry Cuningham
Military editor
Retired Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough, who helped develop Army parachuting and prompted President Kennedy to approve the green beret for Special Forces, died Tuesday in Pinehurst. He was 93.
“He was the original All American hero in my book,” retired Gen. James J. Lindsay said. “He was a pioneer in the airborne community, designed the jump wings, the jump boots and the original jump uniform.”
Yarborough lived in Southern Pines and died of natural causes at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
The airborne and special operations community marked Yarborough’s passing. On Wednesday morning, the bronze bust of Yarborough, which was dedicated Sept. 30, was moved to a prominent place in the main lobby of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
Gen. Doug Brown, who oversees U.S. military special operations forces from his headquarters at Tampa, Fla., hailed Yarborough’s contributions.
“The passing of General Yarborough marks a truly sad day for the entire special operations community,” Brown said in a statement released through the Army. “He worked diligently to increase the professional and academic standards of the JFK School, resulting in the development of courses that are still relevant today. His foresight was instrumental in the success of today’s special operations forces. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Yarborough family.”
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By Henry Cuningham
Military editor
Retired Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough, who helped develop Army parachuting and prompted President Kennedy to approve the green beret for Special Forces, died Tuesday in Pinehurst. He was 93.
“He was the original All American hero in my book,” retired Gen. James J. Lindsay said. “He was a pioneer in the airborne community, designed the jump wings, the jump boots and the original jump uniform.”
Yarborough lived in Southern Pines and died of natural causes at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
The airborne and special operations community marked Yarborough’s passing. On Wednesday morning, the bronze bust of Yarborough, which was dedicated Sept. 30, was moved to a prominent place in the main lobby of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
Gen. Doug Brown, who oversees U.S. military special operations forces from his headquarters at Tampa, Fla., hailed Yarborough’s contributions.
“The passing of General Yarborough marks a truly sad day for the entire special operations community,” Brown said in a statement released through the Army. “He worked diligently to increase the professional and academic standards of the JFK School, resulting in the development of courses that are still relevant today. His foresight was instrumental in the success of today’s special operations forces. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Yarborough family.”
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