Thanks Ada - I've sent you a PM.

Superb Ada - Thank you very much.

I had guessed at 'Taro' but wasn't sure, Tony was from Calabria and the references to a Northern City and River had put me off - I thought the regimental 'locations' would have been similar to that of the WW1 Pals regiments?

It might also explain why his family ...

Hi there,

I'm hoping to put together a picture of my Wife's grandfather's war time service and a bit of Googling means this is my first stop ...

I'd be grateful if anyone could translate the information on the following document which appears to be a copy of his service record - I only have a scan ...