American Civil War, Southern Italians in
Part of The Encyclopedia of Southern Italy.
American Civil War, Southern Italians in:
Union Army
Fardella, Enrico: (b. Trapani, March 11, 1821; d. July 5, 1892). He joined the Union Army, enlisting with the rank of Colonel on March 7, 1862. He was commissioned in Company S 101st New York Infantry Regiment on March 7, 1862. On June 26, 1863 he was promoted to full Colonel in Company S, 85th New York Infantry Regiment. On March 13, 1865 he was promoted to Brevet Brigadier General, and was discharged from the army on May 15, 1865.
Confederate Army
D’Angelo, Antonio: (b. Sicily, in c1823). Occupation: Tailor. Highest rank: Private, Co. H 10th Louisiana Infantry. He enlisted on July 22, 1861at Camp Moore, Louisiana, listing himself as a 38 year old, single resident of New Orleans. Listed on all rolls until February, 1862, he was discharged on account of physical disability.
Ferri, Salvatore (aka Salbator Ferre or Salvatore Ferre): (b. Sicily, c1841). Occupation: clerk. Highest rank: Corporal, Company I 10th Louisiana Infantry. He enlisted on July 22, 1861 at Camp Moore, Louisiana when he was described as 20 years old, with brown eyes and hair, dark complexioned, and 5 feet 8 inches in height. He served throughout the war and was paroled on April 10, 1865.