[1][2] The Pusteria embarked in Livorno and Naples from 6 January 1936 for its transfer to Massawa in Italian Eritrea.

Between 6 December 1940 and 28 January 1941 the division was in constant combat with Greek Army forces, which tried to advance to Berat.

[2] In August 1942, the division was repatriated and after two months of rest participated in Case Anton, the Axis occupation of Vichy France.

[2][6] After the announcement of the Armistice of Cassibile on 8 September 1943, part of the division surrendered to German forces in Southern France while other units managed to return to the Italian region of Piedmont where they disbanded.

The names can be found at: Central Registry of War Criminals and Security Suspects from the Kingdom of Italy.