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Gustavo Fara
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Gustavo Fara in 1911
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| Senator of the Kingdom of Italy | |
| In office December 22, 1928 – February 24, 1936 |
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| Monarch | Vittorio Emanuele III |
| Prime Minister | Benito Mussolini |
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| Born | September 18, 1859 Orta San Giulio, Sardinia-Piedmont |
| Died | February 24, 1936 (aged 76) Nervi, Liguria, Kingdom of Italy |
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| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch |  Royal Italian Army |
| Years of service | 1878 - 1920 1922 - 1928 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | Italo-Ethiopian War of 1887–1889 Mahdist War Italo-Turkish War
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Gustavo Fara (born September 18, 1859 – died February 24, 1936) was an important Italian general and politician. He had a long career in the military, fighting in several wars. Later, he became involved in politics and served as a senator.
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Biography of Gustavo Fara
Early Life and Military Start
Gustavo Fara was born in Orta San Giulio, Italy, on September 18, 1859. His parents were Carlo Fara and Antonietta Bedone. From a young age, he wanted to be a soldier.
He joined the Military Academy of Modena and graduated in July 1879. He became a second lieutenant and started his career with the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment. In 1881, he was promoted to lieutenant. He even returned to the Modena academy in 1883 to teach military history.
Adventures in Africa
In April 1888, Fara became a captain. He volunteered to serve in Italy's colonies in Africa. By October of that year, he was in Eritrea. He commanded a company of local soldiers called Askari.
He fought bravely in the First Battle of Agordat in 1890. In this battle, Fara's troops surprised the enemy. They stopped them from taking over the Eritrean colony. For his actions, he received the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Savoy.
After falling ill with malaria in 1891, he returned home. He recovered and continued his military service. In 1893, he married Giulia Mazzoni. He kept rising through the ranks, becoming a major in 1899 and a lieutenant colonel in 1905. By 1910, he was a colonel and led the 11th Bersaglieri Regiment.
The War in Libya
Gustavo Fara used his experience from the war in Eritrea in the Italo-Turkish War. He led the 11th Bersaglieri Regiment in the Battle and massacre at Shar al-Shatt. His leadership helped prevent a major defeat for his troops.
He also took part in a difficult mission to Bir Tobraz. His unit got lost in the desert but still fought bravely. Even though the mission was tough, General Luigi Cadorna praised Fara. He called him "a real soldier" and recommended him for promotion. Fara was promoted to Major General in 1911 for his bravery in war.
World War I Service
When World War I began, Gustavo Fara was given command of the 24th division. He was promoted to lieutenant general. He then led the 4th division and helped capture Sabotino in October 1915, where he was injured.
After recovering, he returned to the front lines. He commanded the 19th division and helped stop an Austrian attack. He also earned a silver medal for his bravery in Monfalcone.
In August 1917, he formed the 47th Bersaglieri division. He led them across a river and onto the Bainsizza plateau. This earned him the rank of commander of the Military Order of Savoy. He continued to fight with distinction on Monte Grappa and the Piave river. In 1918, he commanded the 23rd Bersaglieri division.
After the war ended, he retired from the military on July 20, 1920.
Political Career
After leaving the army, General Fara moved to his home in Nervi. He became interested in politics. He supported the early Fascist movement and officially joined it in May 1922.
In September 1922, he met Benito Mussolini. Fara told Mussolini he was ready to support the Fascist movement. He participated in the March on Rome in October 1922. This event was a large march that helped the Fascist party come to power. Fara became a lieutenant general in the Voluntary Militia for National Security.
He remained in this position until 1928, when he retired from active service again. He was then awarded the rank of army corps commander. From 1924 to 1925, he also served as a royal commissioner in L'Aquila.
On December 22, 1928, Gustavo Fara was appointed a Senator of the Kingdom of Italy. He served in this role until his death on February 24, 1936, in Nervi.
Awards and Honors
- Knight of the Military Order of Savoy (August 24, 1890)
- Commander of the Military Order of Savoy (August 31, 1917)
- Grand Officer of the Military Order of Savoy (November 11, 1920)
- Medal of Military Valor (Golden Medal)
- Awarded for his bravery and leadership in the Libyan campaign (Ain Zara - December 4, 1911)
- Medal of Military Valor (Silver Medal)
- Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy (March 8, 1900)
- Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy (December 28, 1911)
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy (June 3, 1916)
- Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Italy (June 3, 1916)
- Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (January 12, 1911)
- Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (January 15, 1914)
- Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (July 24, 1919)
- Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (September 14, 1920)
- Grand Officer of the Colonial Order of the Star of Italy (January 29, 1925)
- Maurician medal
- Cross for seniority of military service
- War Merit Cross
- Medal in memory of the African campaign
- Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Turkish War 1911-1912
- Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915–1918
- Commemorative Medal of the Unity of Italy
- Commemorative medal of the March on Rome, Golden Medal (October 28, 1922)
