Domenico Turitto
Italian military officer (1847–1896) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Domenico Turitto was an Italian major who was part of the Royal Colonial Corps of Eritrea [it]. He participated in the Mahdist War as he commanded the 1st Indigenous Infantry Battalion, occupying the city of Kassala and distinguishing himself at the Battle of Kassala. During the First Italo-Ethiopian War, Turitto commanded the vanguard of the Indigenous brigade under the command of Matteo Albertone before being killed in the battle. He was also a recipient of the Silver and Bronze Medals of Military Valor and a knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus.
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Domenico Turitto | |
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Born | (1847-05-25)May 25, 1847 Cassano delle Murge, Terra di Bari, Two Sicilies |
Died | March 1, 1896(1896-03-01) (aged 48) Adwa, Tigray, Ethiopia |
Allegiance | Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Years of service | 1866 – 1896 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Royal Colonial Corps of Eritrea [it] |
Battles/wars | Mahdist War |
Alma mater | Military Academy of Modena |
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