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Christmas Remembrance in Torbole — Honouring the 10th Mountain Division Missing in Action
This Christmas, Association Benàch laid wreaths in Torbole to honour the 25 Missing in Action 10th Mountain Division soldiers, and BG William O. Darby with Sgt. Maj. John T. Evans. Learn more about their sacrifice and our remembrance work.
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Dec 27, 20252 min read


An Unforgettable Conversation: Remembering “Billy” Darby
Yesterday, history came alive in a way none of us will forget. For our upcoming doc, With Love, Billy , dedicated to Brigadier General William O. Darby, we recorded an extraordinary interview with Mrs. Zoe Ann Batten (102) — who knew Darby simply as “Billy,” the boy next door in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mrs. Zoe Ann Batten and her daughter's, Sarah batten Lourn (L), and Sally Batten Haislip (R) 📍 Fort Smith Museum of History 🌍 Connected live with Nago–Torbole, Italy She rememb
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Nov 6, 20253 min read


Thank You to Camping Maroadi – Our New Supporter in Torbole
Thank You to Camping Maroadi – Our New Supporter in Torbole We’re proud to welcome Camping Maroadi as a new supporter of the Association Benàch here in Torbole sul Garda. Their belief in our mission helps us continue to preserve and share the WWII history of Lake Garda — keeping local stories alive for both our community and visitors from around the world. Thank you, Camping Maroadi, for standing with us to protect the past and inspire the future. www.campingmaroadi.it Phot
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Oct 21, 20251 min read


The Lost Mountaineers – Screening at Denver Public Library, Sunday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m.
We are deeply honored to announce that The Lost Mountaineers will be presented at the Denver Public Library — thanks to Keli Schmid , the amazing 10th Mountain Division Archivist, who recently inaugurated the Associazione Benàch Welcome & Research Centre here in Italy. Keli will now be hosting a special screening of our 10th Mountain Division documentary! 📅 Date: Sunday, November 9 🕚 Time: 11:30 a.m. 📍 Location: Denver Public Library The Lost Mountaineers tells the movi
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Oct 19, 20251 min read


A New Chapter for Association Benàch: Our Welcome & Research Centre in Torbole
On a very special day in Torbole last Tuesday, Keli Schmid , Archivist for the 10th Mountain Division at the Denver Public Library in...
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Sep 30, 20252 min read


They Are Not Forgotten: A Prayer on POW/MIA Recognition Day
A U.S. paratrooper from Vicenza salutes over the waters where the DUKW sank, as a wreath honors the 25 missing soldiers of the 10th...
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Sep 18, 20252 min read


How will you remember POW/MIA Recognition Day this September 20, 2025?
Remembering the 25 MIA of the 10th Mountain Division: Missing Man Table at Torbole, placed by Association Benach. This September 20,...
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Sep 7, 20251 min read
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