I found more papers that make it clear: Somewhere along the line, Babe was known as Vito. … More So Many References to ‘Vito Frank Mauro’

A timeline of events leading to Babe’s final burial—along with a few other observations from the documents I have. … More Final Disposition of Babe’s Remains

A letter from the War Department lets my grandparents know that Babe’s remains can now be returned to the United States. … More Process Starts to Move Babe’s Remains

My grandmother writes to the Quartermaster General with a request that doesn’t strike me as outlandish. … More An Italian Man Would Photograph Babe’s Gravesite—If the Army Would Allow It

A letter from the Quartermaster’s Office says Babe is interred in a temporary American war cemetery in Italy. … More 17 Months after Babe’s Death, My Grandmother Learns Where He’s Buried