Albert Alphonse Milanesi was born on August 20, 1923, in Vallenoncello, Pordenone, Italy, to Antonietta Dirindin, age 23, and Peter (Pietro) Milanesi, age 28.
August 20th, 1923
Vallenoncello, Pordenone Province of Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
1924
Albert came to the United States (through Ellis Island) at the age of 8 months, along with his mother and father
April 16th, 1924
New York, NY
1928
At the age of 5, Albert returned to Italy, where he was raised by his grandparents.
1928
Pordenone, Province of Pordenone, Italy
1940
WW II: Albert escaped capture by the Fascists in the early part of the war. After Italy was toppled by the Allies, Albert served as an interpreter/translator for the Americans until the war ended.
1940
Pordenone, Province of Pordenone, Italy
1946
Albert returned to the U.S., once again through Ellis Island, at the age of 22.