Monday, September 15, 2025

Sargento Mayor Abelardo Gallinato

I have been researching the Gallinoto family roots for about 20 years and stumbled upon the name Gallinato.

The Gallinato name is of Italian origin and it is quite unique. Below is some information regarding Abelardo Gallinato. I would not be surprised the he may be part of the Gallinoto blood line.


Forgotten HeroesSargento Mayor Abelardo Gallinato




On July 11, 1865 Abelardo entered the Spanish army as an Artillery Soldier and participated in the wars against Spain.


He reached the degree of Lieutenant and participated in the war of the Pacific. Fought in the battle of Calama, Chile and was present in the bombing of the city of Antofagastan, Chile on May 26, 1879. Lieutenant Gallinato's Second Artillery Regiment participated in the taking of the city of Pisaqua, Chile on November 2, 1879, and in the battle of Dolores in the city of Tarapaca, Peru in November 19, 1879.

On December 30, 1880 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Mayor . Graduated in the Second Artillery Regiment and fought the battles of Chorrillos and Miraflores in Lima, Peru on January 13, 14, 1881. He also participated in the taking of Arequipa ( in the Andes of southern Peru) on October 24, 1883.

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