YOUNG ITALIAN VETERAN ASKS TO STAY IN THE U.S.
A 15-year-old Italian boy who fought with the United States 5th army from Cassino to Rome and was a litter bearer during the battle of the Arno river today awaited decision from immigration officials that he hoped would permit him to become an American.
The youth, Gustavo Ferretti, who was smuggled into the United States by returning troops last August, had fought as a gunner with B battery of the 18th field artillery. He was wounded by shrapnel and awarded the Purple Heart by his battery commander, though without the official certificate.
When action lulled on the B battery front, this youth joined the 361st infantry just before the battle of the Arno River. Her served through Arno, Florence, and Bologna. In all young Ferretti served twenty-one months and received a European theatre ribbon with four battle stars.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 24-Jan-1946, Page 4, Column 2
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