Italy. An Italian 89th Infantry Regiment "Salerno" Campaign Medal 1915-1916 Auction He began his military career

He began his military career in September 1929 as a Cadet COTC Loyola until June 1934

Nickel-silver hilt fittings show light to moderate surface wear/age patina

he advanced to the rank of Bombardier on August 12

The announcement of his death was published in the San Bernardino County Sun of October 22

Hughes was transferred to the Army Reserve upon expiration of his three year period of Army Service

Italy. An Italian 89th Infantry Regiment "Salerno" Campaign Medal 1915-1916 Auction He began his military careerBronze, obverse engraver marked "CIRILLI", illustrating mountains and trees with a ribbon banner inscribed "MRZLI" below, surrounded by the inscription "89o RECCto FANTERIA" above and "1915 CIVGNO MARZO 1916" below, reverse illustrating a right hand gripping a downward pointing sword, with a ribbon banner inscribed "IL VALORE FV PARIAL SACRIFICIO" backed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, 35 mm, green oxidation spot on the obverse, light