He was twice wounded and twice captured but managed to escape. In the years immediately following the war, Pagano was associated with Nationalist and pre-Fascist politics, and would be among the founders of the first fascist party of his hometown of Parenzo.
Pagano suffered two wounds and two captures but managed to evade capture. After the war, he was connected with Nationalist and pre-Fascist political activities and was one of the initiators of the first fascist party in Parenzo.