| Office1: | United States Ambassador to Singapore |
| Term Start1: | April 28, 1987 |
| Term End1: | July 8, 1989 |
| President1: | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded1: | J. Stapleton Roy |
| Successor1: | Robert D. Orr |
| Birth Date: | 1924 11, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Moreno Valley, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Farmer Diplomat |
| Spouse: | Shirley Haymore Arnold |
| Children: | 3 |
| Alma Mater: | University of Southern California Midshipman School |
| Party: | Republican |
Daryl Arnold (November 12, 1924December 30, 1997) was a farmer, businessman and diplomat. He served as the 8th United States Ambassador to Singapore from 1987 to 1989.[1] [2]
Arnold served as president of the Western Growers Association, one of the largest agricultural trade associations in the United States, for 16 years.[3]
In 1987, Arnold was appointed ambassador to Singapore by President Ronald Reagan.[4] He served as an ambassador till 1989 and became Singapore’s honorary consul general in California.
Arnold and his wife Shirley were driving to Palm Springs, California to celebrate her 73rd birthday. On the way, their Cadillac veered off the highway and crashed into a signpost killing them both. Arnold and his wife had been married for 51 years and lived in Corona del Mar, California.