Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Capitano (Kapitein)

Unit:

32º Stormo, Gruppo Aerosiluranti "Buscaglia-Faggioni", Regia Aeronautica

Awarded on:

May 15th, 1942

"He is a bold and valiant captain of a bomber aircraft who already distinguished himself in previous war flights. He participated in many reconnaissances and offensive actions on enemy naval formations. During one of these actions he was targeted by violent anti-aircraft fire and was attacked several times by numerous enemy fighters. Despite the fact that his aircraft was seriously damaged and some crew members were wounded, he tenaciously pressed on with contempt of danger, remained in formation, and contributed to the damage sustained to a large enemy formation and the downing of two enemy fighters."
— Mediterranean airspace, August 1940-February 1941.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sottotenente (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

32º Stormo, Gruppo Aerosiluranti "Buscaglia-Faggioni", Regia Aeronautica

“He participated in the attack on a powerful enemy naval formation as a captain of a bomber crew. Despite the fact that one engine was struck by enemy aerial elements and stopped working, he did not abandon the formation and pressed on the attack, severely damaging the enemy units. He was able to fly the seriously crippled aircraft back to his home base in a calmly and expertly manner, thus saving the lives of his crew members, including one seriously injured."
— Central-Western Mediterranean airspace, 25 July 1941.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sottotenente (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

32º Stormo, Gruppo Aerosiluranti "Buscaglia-Faggioni", Regia Aeronautica

He demonstrated a high fighting spirit in all circumstances as skilled captain of a crew during important and risky war missions. He managed to return several crippled airplanes after completing his war missions. During an offensive action against important naval forces escorted by aircraft carriers, facing intense anti-aircraft barrages and enemy aerial fighter reactions, he attacked the enemy from low altitude inflicting considerable damage."
— Mediterranean airspace, February-May 1941.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Capitano (Captain)

Unit:

2ª Squadriglia, Gruppo Aerosiluranti "Buscaglia-Faggioni", Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana

Awarded on:

June 22nd, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)