He retired as a 'colonel' in the air force.
(..) Thank you, i don't but... From my husband. He is fighting there. That's all. Forgive me. You are definitely concerned because of the Colonel. But now in Italy is quite easy. Could you give me... A cigarette? Yes... Thank you. (..)1965 Forest of the Hanged
(..) What did you do, you bastard? Where is the executioner? I'm gonna... days of imprisonment. And now... Corporal, you are going to be the executioner. Mr colonel, i report... Please forgive me... Mr colonel! Get back! Get back! God is great and merciful... It broke. (..)1965 Forest of the Hanged