The first one is of my nonno obviously in a official type of navy photo shoot
Number 2 has an interesting story behind it.. That's my nonno on the right, in the middle is his best friend.
The photo was taken the day before his friend transferred to another ship which they were upset about being split up..
a couple of weeks later, the brits attaked, and he got word he was killed in action..
Nonno's ship the "Grecale" was disabled in battle and he was taken as a POW to the united states.
He recals that in the United states, as a POW he had the time of his life! and that the US Military used to let them sneak out to the movies, and even bring girls back to base as is evident in picture number 3. (that's him far right!)
Theres some more pictures of a great aunts funeral, photos were taken as the 2 sons were in Australia and could not attend the funeral
In the last picture posted, if anyone could deciper the writing on the side of the street it would be appreciated.
Also , I know it's a long shot but if anyone could identify the church or the graveyard it might help me with my research (somewhere in provincia di Giarre Sicilia.
Also, anyone know where I cna find POW records for WW2? - name is Alfio Previtera
Also anyone know where I can find WW1 records for Sebastiano Previtera ?
Also anyone know where I can find ships pictures/history/serviceman records for the "Grecale" (it means the northern wind translated"
Hope you enjoy these photos, many more where these came from