Please understand that when I post something like this,
I make no distinction between the patriotism of serving in Italy, Australia or the US.
Serving your country honorably is not restricted to one country.
Bersaglieri in English is Marksman Originally a corps of the Sardinian army it became the Italian Royal Army in time. They are characterized by the black plumes and are still in use today. They tend to be seen in public using a rather fast jog instead of marching. They were intended to be a very mobile branch of the army. Above is Francesco the son of Domenico Cafarella and Rosa Patane.
Below are two images of Bersaglieri from Wikipedia.
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Italian Uniforms would be a very interesting field of study for those who are of Italian heritage. Garibaldi's Red Shirts, The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the Kingdom of Sicily etc. would be fine subjects for research especially since our family members have a very fine history of service in the military. Col Joe Cafarella, Joseph Cafarella the Marine, Dr. Joe Cafarella, William Cafarella, John Cincotta, John Cafarella, Anerio Cincotta and many, many others continued the legacy.
Anyone who wishes may send me photos of our relatives in the military over the years.
Below are two images of Bersaglieri from Wikipedia.
Wikipedia is a fine organization that is always in need of financial help and volunteer editors and contributors. Please check into it so this fine organization can continue to function.
Italian Uniforms would be a very interesting field of study for those who are of Italian heritage. Garibaldi's Red Shirts, The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the Kingdom of Sicily etc. would be fine subjects for research especially since our family members have a very fine history of service in the military. Col Joe Cafarella, Joseph Cafarella the Marine, Dr. Joe Cafarella, William Cafarella, John Cincotta, John Cafarella, Anerio Cincotta and many, many others continued the legacy.
Anyone who wishes may send me photos of our relatives in the military over the years.
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Wikipedia
Wikipedia
Tony Cafarella and (Luigi)Sangiolo
Joseph Cafarella
Navigator and later Colonel Joe Cafarella second from left.
Dr. Joe Cafarella
William Cafarella
Anerio Cincotta
John Cincotta
Nick Perry I don't know why Nick has ended up on the left, but I cannot seem to fix it.
Giuseppe Greco
Alfio Greco
Giuseppe Cafarella
Giuseppe Greco
Salvatore Cafarella
Salvatore Cafarella bottom right
We know two of the men here.
The man with the moustache is Vincezo Cafarella, father of Francesca and
therefore father-in-law of Carolina Cincotta Cafarella's son Salvatore. The man in the
military cap is believed to be his brother Giuseppe, that is to say Francesca's
Uncle Joe.
Domenico Cafarella,
son of Antonio and Carolina Cafarella and his wife Anna.
The uniform is Army, but the insignia is too indistinct to see the branch. Possibly artillery?
The man with the moustache is Vincezo Cafarella, father of Francesca and
therefore father-in-law of Carolina Cincotta Cafarella's son Salvatore. The man in the
military cap is believed to be his brother Giuseppe, that is to say Francesca's
Uncle Joe.
Hi Bill,
ReplyDeleteI have a photo of my father in his airmen uniform. I will send it you via email. Thanks so much! Love,
Maria
Thanks Maria, I really appreciate your help with anything family oriented. It makes a real difference to many family members.
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