high wood Posted 2 November , 2008 Share Posted 2 November , 2008 Another Italian postcard, showing the grave of Guido Maifreni of the 12th Bersagliere Regiment, who was Killed in Action on the 4th December 1917, who is buried in the Redipuglia War Cemetery. The postcard has a long message on the back which I am unable to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelcave Posted 2 November , 2008 Share Posted 2 November , 2008 Another Italian postcard, showing the grave of Guido Maifreni of the 12th Bersagliere Regiment, who was Killed in Action on the 4th December 1917, who is buried in the Redipuglia War Cemetery. The postcard has a long message on the back which I am unable to read. Essentially it is a plea for people to give money for the maintenance of war cemeteries, starting of with a statement that we gave all for our country and the reply is that the country (patria) owes everything to you (ie te dead). The rest is rather high faluting stuff and I could translate it for you when I am next to a printer, but essentially calls on financial help. The initials at the the end I assume are those of the Italian equivalent of the CWGC or one of its early incarnations - at the moment I cannot recall what the name is now. They possibly stand for (translated, of course) Official Committee for War Graves and Cemeteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high wood Posted 2 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 2 November , 2008 Nigel, I am indebted to you. Many thanks. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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