Belgiorno-Nettis was born in Cassano delle Murge in the Province of Bari in Apulia, Italy in 1915 and attended the Turin Military Academy before joining the Italian army and serving in North Africa during World War II.
Belgiorno-Nettis was born in Cassano delle Murge, Italy in 1915, attended the Turin Military Academy, joined the Italian army, and served in North Africa during World War II.