Michele Vitali Mazza
1895–1916 (age 21)
Biography
Michele Vitali Mazza (1895–1916) was an Italian soldier who served his nation during World War I. He represented the youth of Italy who answered the call to military service during the early years of the Great War.
Mazza's service and sacrifice reflect the contributions of countless soldiers who fought during this pivotal historical period. Though his life was brief, he is remembered as part of the generation that shaped the course of 20th-century European history.