GIARDINO, GAETANO Italian soldier, was born at Montemagno, Italy, on Jan. 24, 1864. He joined the army in 1882 and saw service in Eritrea (1889-94) and in Tripoli (1911-12). On Italy's intervention in the World War he was appointed chief of staff to the II. Army and was promoted brigadier-general in Aug., 1915. In June, 1916, he was given command of the 48th Brigade and played an important part in the attack on Gorizia. In June, 1917, he was promoted lieutenant general, but a few days later was chosen minister of war and made a senator. He held office until after Caporetto, when he was appointed assistant chief of staff to the new commander-in-chief, Gen. Diaz. In April, 1918, he was given the command of the IV. Army in the Grappa sector. At the battle of Vittorio Veneto (Oct. 24–Nov. 3, 1918) he delivered a general attack on the Aus trian lines and after a hard struggle forced the enemy to retreat. In 1919 he was promoted general d'esercito. In Sept., 1923, as the Government of Fiume was unable to carry on, Giardino was sent to take charge of the town, where he remained until its annexa tion by Italy under the terms of the treaty between Italy and Yugoslavia in Jan., 1924. He died in Turin, Nov. 21, 1935.