with his Decree dated
26th June 1975
In view of the Royal Decree of 4th November 1932 number 1492 and later
modifications;
In view of the Royal Decree of 23rd October 1942, number 1195 and
later modifications;
In view of the Legislative Lieutenantship Decree of 21st August 1945,
number 518;
In view of the Law of 14th May 1965, number 502;
In view of the Law of 28th March 1968, number 341;
In view of the Law of 11th May 1970, number 290;
on the proposal of the Minister of Defense
has granted the
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for Military
Valor
to the
Town of TORRICELLA
PELIGNA (Chieti)
For more than nine months they put up bold resistance to the arrogance
of the German and Fascist occupying forces.
The populace all openly and effectively
supported the
formation of the “Patriot Group of the Maiella” and opposed the order
to evacuate the built-up area with a clear-cut refusal.
Sacrifices suffered in (terms of) human
lives barbarically cut off, deportations, oppression and destruction
of every type were to no avail in making them give up their
resistance. In the partisan fight the citizens were able to make a
generous and effective contribution as fighters, with blood and
valor for the cause of freedom for the Country.
Zone of Torricella Peligna, September 1943
– June 1944.-
The Minister for Defense therefore
releases this present document to attest to the honorary distinction
conferred.
Roma, addi 30th March 1976
Registered at the Audit Court
The Minister
Dated 2nd October 1975 Year XVI
Register 19. Sheet 202
signed ................................................
Published in the Official
Bulletin 1976 disp.9 page 398