Horia Macellariu

Horia Macellariu (10 May 1894, Craiova – 11 July 1989, Bucharest) was a Romanian rear admiral, commander of the Royal Romanian Navy's Black Sea Fleet during the Second World War.

Horia Macellariu
Native name
Horia Ion Pompiliu Macellariu
Born(1894-05-10)May 10, 1894
Craiova, Kingdom of Romania
DiedJuly 11, 1989(1989-07-11) (aged 95)
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania
Allegiance Kingdom of Romania
Service/branch Royal Romanian Navy
RankRear Admiral
Battles/warsBlack Sea Campaigns (1941–44)
Awards
  • Order of the Crown (Romania)
  • Legion of Honour
  • Order of Michael the Brave
  • Order of the Star of Romania
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
  • Order of the German Eagle
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