Francesco De Rosa
Italian major (1853–1896) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francesco De Rosa (1853-1896) was an Italian major of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. He commanded the 1st Artillery Brigade during the Battle of Adwa and was a posthumous recipient of the Gold Medal of Military Valor for his brave service in the battle before being killed in action.
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Francesco De Rosa | |
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Born | (1853-10-13)October 13, 1853 Potenza, Basilicata, Two Sicilies |
Died | March 1, 1896(1896-03-01) (aged 42) Adwa, Tigray, Ethiopia |
Allegiance | Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Years of service | 1875 – 1896 |
Rank | Major |
Commands held | 1st Artillery Brigade |
Battles/wars | First Italo-Ethiopian War |
Awards | Gold Medal of Military Valor (posthumous) |
Alma mater | Royal Academy of Turin [it] |
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