Military record

[clerio]

Hello all!

Can someone please help me out by translating this military record for me? Thank you in advance for your help!

Crystal

[AngelaGrace56]

I've made a start on this. These military records can sometimes be a challenge. It won't be pefect but it gives you a good sketch of the content of this military record. Hopefully one of our native speakers of Italian with better understanding of military records than I have will make the necessary adjustments and add content that I may have missed or misinterpreted. On the far left side of the record are listed the personal details of the conscript like colour of eyes, hair etc. I'm finding it hard to read, but someone else might be able to pick out the descriptions.


Military Record Antonio Di Spirito born 1895:

Enlistment, Service, Promotions and other Military Changes:

Conscript 2º Category Class 1895, District of Avellino

Left with unlimited leave .......? 27 July 1915? - 1 December 1915

Went to the army - 11 December 1915

Assigned in the 2º Regiment Bersaglieri - 12 December 1915

Assigned to 14º Regiment Bersaglieri - 12 December 1915

Went in territory declared state of war - 30 March 1916

Left territory declared state of war
because he lost his left eye - 5 June 1916

Sent on absolute leave because he was
permanently incapacitated for military service from
16 May 1917 – 15 June 1917



He was granted the declaration of having held good conduct, and of having served with fidelity and honor (during his time of service in the army). - 28 May 1917


Not sure what comes next – it's basically an "official" template which has been stamped and some more official military jargon which I don't really completely understand but someone else will.


Towards the end of this section, I''m understanding that because of the wound to his left eye in combat at Val Sugana? on 5 June 1916 (as per the previous report of the 2nd Bersaglieri N.313 on 4 February 1917) he was authorised to wear the dictinctive badge of honor which had been established with Circ. 182 G. Ebb. 1917.

Campaigns, Actions of Merit

Towards the bottom I understand that it says that he was "authorized to wear the National War Memorial Medal 1915-1918, ....."

He was also granted the War Cross of Merit with Determination????? on 28 March 1925.

So, you can be very proud of your ancestor. Great that you have this military record.

Angela

[clerio]

Thank you SOOOOO much!!

[AngelaGrace56]

You are very welcome. I always enjoy the challenge of these military records. It might still need a little tweaking.

Anyways, meanwhile, I've managed to work out the personal column as best I could:

Antonio Di Spirito
Left Side: Personal Data and Marks (Dati E Contrassegni Personali)
Son of: Benegno (Di Spirito)
and of: Maria Ferrante
Born: 20 April 1895
at: Luogosano
District of: S. Angelo Lombardi
Stature: 1?,9m Chest 0,90
Hair Colour: Brown and straight  
Nose: greco = greek? 
Chin: oval (ovale)
Eyes: blue?
Colour: brown? (bruno?)
Teeth: Healthy
Particular Signs: None mentioned
Profession: Contadino (Peasant)
Can he read – yes and write ?
Leva 1895
Enlisted: Luogasano
Mandamento: Patemopoli
District of : Angelo Lombardi

Angela

[clerio]

That all looks correct to me! I compared it against the info from his passport. Thanks!!

[AngelaGrace56]

Angela

[mmogno]

I've made a start on this. These military records can sometimes be a challenge. It won't be pefect but it gives you a good sketch of the content of this military record. Hopefully one of our native speakers of Italian with better understanding of military records than I have will make the necessary adjustments and add content that I may have missed or misinterpreted. On the far left side of the record are listed the personal details of the conscript like colour of eyes, hair etc. I'm finding it hard to read, but someone else might be able to pick out the descriptions.


Military Record Antonio Di Spirito born 1895:

Enlistment, Service, Promotions and other Military Changes:

Conscript 2º Category Class 1895, District of Avellino

Left with unlimited leave .......? 27 July 1915? - 1 December 1915

Went to the army - 11 December 1915

Assigned in the 2º Regiment Bersaglieri - 12 December 1915

Assigned to 14º Regiment Bersaglieri - 12 December 1915

Went in territory declared state of war - 30 March 1916

Left territory declared state of war
because he lost his left eye - 5 June 1916

Sent on absolute leave because he was
permanently incapacitated for military service from
16 May 1917 – 15 June 1917



He was granted the declaration of having held good conduct, and of having served with fidelity and honor (during his time of service in the army). - 28 May 1917


Not sure what comes next – it's basically an "official" template which has been stamped and some more official military jargon which I don't really completely understand but someone else will.
"Inviato in licenza straordinaria con assegni (Parag. 45 lettera B del regolamento delle rassegne) fino alla liquidazione della pensione (Circ. 68 G(azzetta) M(ilitare) 1917 art. 6)"

Towards the end of this section, I''m understanding that because of the wound to his left eye in combat at Val Sugana on 5 June 1916 (as per the previous report of the 2nd Bersaglieri N.313 on 4 February 1917) he was authorised to wear the dictinctive badge of honor which had been established with Circ. 182 G. M. 1917.

Campaigns, Actions of Merit

Towards the bottom I understand that it says that

he was "authorized to wear the National War Memorial Medal 1915-1918, ....."
"Autorizzato a fregiarsi della MEDAGLIA COMMEMORATIVA NAZIONALE DELLA GUERRA 1915-1918 istituita con Regio decreto n°1241 in data 29/luglio/1929 e ad esporre sul nastro della medaglia le fascette corrispondenti agli anni di campagna 19....."
http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/wp-con ... o-sito.jpg
http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/wp-con ... o-sito.jpg
http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/wp-con ... nzo-N..jpg

"Autorizzato a fregiarsi della MEDAGLIA INTERALLEATA DELLA VITTORIA
R. decreto N. 637 del 6 Aprile 1922. Conc. N. 23933."
http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/wp-con ... lleata.jpg
http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/wp-con ... -verso.jpg

He was also granted the War Cross of Merit with Determination????? on 28 March 1925.
"Concessa la croce al merito di guerra con determinazione del M(inistro della) G(uerra)
in data 28 Marzo 1925 con N 170905."
http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/wp-con ... Merito.jpg
http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/wp-con ... -verso.jpg

http://www.pietrigrandeguerra.it/medaglie-base/

So, you can be very proud of your ancestor. Great that you have this military record.

Angela

[clerio]

Thank you so much mmnogno! I love the pictures of the medals.

[AngelaGrace56]

Thank you for verifying, and for filling in the gaps, mmogno. I've really enjoyed looking at the pics and seeing the details in the medals as well.

Angela