Does anyone know the fate of Generale di Corpo d’Armata Federico Ferrari Orsi, the commanding general of the Italian X Corps in North Africa? I believe he was killed by a mine in October 1942, but I'm not certain of the exact date and circumstances. Thanks for any assistance!
Regards,
Shawn
Fate of General Federico Ferrari Orsi
Gen. Federico Ferrari Orsi died on a mine during a patrol in the area of Deir el Munassib on 18 Oct. 1942. He was awarded the Medaglia d'Oro al Valor Militare: http://www.quirinale.it/onorificenze/De ... rato=45453.
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