File No. 365.117/393
The Acting Secretary of State to Ambassador Gerard
Washington, August 7, 1916.
3267. Frank L. Ghiloni, born Marlboro, Massachusetts, August 4, 1885. Father native Italian naturalized February 12, 1886. Frank resided United States continuously, with exception ten years spent in Italy during early childhood. In June 1914 he went to Italy for health and was impressed army. Pending result negotiations with Italian Government for his release he was captured by Austrians. Upon presentation facts Austrian Government agreed release Ghiloni and allow him return United States upon assurance that he would remain in United States during continuance war.
Ambassador, Vienna, reports German passport office, Vienna, refuses visa Ghiloni’s passport. Present case fully to Foreign Office and say this Government hopes permission may be granted Ghiloni return United States via Germany. Emphasize fact he was impressed into army against his will. Report soon as possible.