Saverio Marotta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Saverio Marotta

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1911

Place of Birth: Falconara Marittima, Marche, Italy

Date of Death: 04-May-1943

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Saverio Marotta (September 4, 1911 – May 4, 1943) was an Italian naval officer during World War II known for his actions in command of the torpedo boat Perseo.
Previously, he had been stationed on several cruisers during the Spanish civil war and early World war II starting as an ensign and working his way up to his final rank of Lieutenant Commander.
After being put in command of the Perseo in August 1942 he took part in at least two actions of note against a numerically superior foe, the defence of the D'Annunzio, and the steamer Campobasso.
He was wounded in action in the defence of the Campobasso, later drowing attempting to reboard his sinking vessel, he was awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valor for his efforts in defending the Campobasso.