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24th Infantry Division "Pinerolo"
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This article is about the historic Royal Italian Army 24th Infantry Division "Pinerolo". For the currently active Italian Army brigade, see Mechanized Brigade "Pinerolo".
The 24th Infantry Division "Pinerolo" (Italian: 24ª Divisione di fanteria "Pinerolo") was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The division was based in Chieti, with its regiments in the Abruzzo region. The division was named for the city of Pinerolo. The division's regimental depots were shared with the 62nd Infantry Division "Marmarica", which was based in Derna in Libya and recruited its men from and trained them in Abruzzo.[1][2]
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Active | 1939–1943 1952–1961 |
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Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Chieti |
Engagements | World War II |
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Notable commanders | Adolfo Infante |
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Identification symbol | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pinerolo Division gorget patches |
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