Carlo Cattaneo (admiral)

Carlo Cattaneo
Carlo Cattaneo
Born	6 October 1883; Sant'Anastasia, Campania, Italy
Died	29 March 1941 (aged 57); Aegean Sea
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Service/branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1902–1941
Rank	Ammiraglio di Divisione (Vice Admiral)
Commands held	Orsa (torpedo boat); ; Alberto Di Giussano (light cruiser); 3rd Naval Division; 6th Naval Division; 1st Naval Division;
Battles/wars	Italo-Turkish War; ; World War I Adriatic Campaign; ; World War II Battle of the Mediterranean; Battle of Calabria; Battle of Taranto; Battle of Cape Matapan †; ;
Awards	Bronze Medal of Military Valor; ; Silver Medal of Military Valor (three times); Gold Medal of Military Valor (posthumous);

Carlo Cattaneo (6 October 1883 – 29 March 1941) was an Italian admiral during World War II. He was killed in the Battle of Cape Matapan.

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