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Domenico Canistra | |
|---|---|
 Canistra in 1938–1940 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1888 |
| Died | 15 November 1950 (aged 62) |
| Spouse |
Concetta Fabiani (m. 1915) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch/service | Regio Esercito |
Years of service | 1915?–1943 |
| Rank | Generale (General) |
| Battles/wars | World War I: |
General Domenico Bernardino Federico Canistra (24 April 1888 - 15 November 1950) was an Italian fascist general. He is most known for commanding the 19th Infantry Regiment "Brescia" in the North African campaign from 1942-1943 during World War II.
Early Life
[edit]Canistra was born Domenico Bernardino Federico Canistra on April 24 1888. He was born in the small town of Palermiti, located in Calabria, then under the control of the Kingdom of Italy.[1] His parents were Giuseppe Canistra (1848 - ?) and Carolina Pariso (1855 - ?). Little is known about his childhood. It is likely he served in World War I.
Marriage
[edit]In 1915, he married Concetta Fabiani (1896 - 1962) in Palermiti, when he was 27 and she was 19. They remained married until his death in 1950; they had no children.[2]
Military Service
[edit]It is probable that Canistra’s military career began in 1915 during World War I, having enlisted to fight on the Italian Front, however this account in unattested. If correct, he would’ve served until atleast 1918. For unknown reasons, following the conclusion of World War I, Canistra remained in the Italian Army.
To attain such an elevated rank (A General by the time of his discharge), he likely was in active military service throughout the Interwar period. In the year 1940, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel for the 19° Reggimento di Fanteria Brescia. [3] From 1940 until 1942, he served as the units Commanding Officer, most notably during the North African campaign, as well as briefly as acting commander of the 27th Infantry Division "Brescia". [4]
Following his promotion to Brigadier General on December 7, 1942, he was appointed General Commanding Officer of the 151st Infantry Division 'Perugia', in 1943. He held this post until late August of that year. [1]
Later Life and Death
[edit]After World War II Canistra largely faded into obscurity. Settling back in his hometown, he lived an unassuming life with his wife. Very little is known about him following his military career. Not long after, in 1950, Canistra died (purportedly of illness as stated on his tomb)[2] in Palermiti, aged 62. His death preceded his wife by 12 years. He was buried in the local cemetery.
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Biography of Brigadier-General Domenico Canistrà (1888 – ), Italy". generals.dk. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
- 1 2 Palermiti Cemetery
- ↑ "Regio Esercito". www.regioesercito.it. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
- ↑ Le operazioni in Africa Settentrionale, Vol. II: Tobruk – El Alamein (marzo 1941 – gennaio 1942)
