Thomas F. Darcy Jr.

Thomas Francis Darcy Jr. (May 7, 1895 – May 19, 1968) was a composer and leader of the United States Army Band in Washington, D. C. from 1935 to 1946.

Life Darcy was born at Vancouver Barracks, Washington, where his father was on duty as an Army Band Leader. He first enlisted in the Army, at Vancouver Barracks, on May 18, 1912, and served at various posts in this country and in foreign garrisons until he sailed for France with his regiment in June 1917.

Darcy appeared in Jean Negulesco's short The United States Army Band (1943) as himself.

He died in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Works Compositions Festival Overture Flashing Sabres Marche Fantastique March of the Free Peoples The National Geographic March Nocturne La Princesita Trio for trumpets Tripoli, cornet or trumpet trio with band The United States Army, march Vanguard of Victory Youth on Parade

Arrangements National anthem of Chile National anthem of Ecuador National anthem of Egypt National anthem of France National anthem of Paraguay National anthem of Peru National anthem of Syria National anthem of Uruguay National anthem of Venezuela