Luigi Sansonetti

Luigi Sansonetti
Luigi Sansonetti
Born	22 February 1888; Rome, Latium, Italy
Died	7 November 1959 (aged 71); Rome, Latium, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1905–1951
Rank	Ammiraglio di squadra (Squadron Admiral)
Commands	F 17 (submarine) ; ; Fiume (heavy cruiser); 7th Naval Division; 3rd Naval Division;
Battles / wars	Italo-Turkish War; ; World War I Adriatic Campaign; ; Spanish Civil War; World War II Battle of the Mediterranean; Battle of Calabria; Battle of Taranto; Battle of Cape Spartivento; Operation White; Operation Excess; Operation Grog; Battle of Cape Matapan; ;
Awards	Silver Medal of Military Valor; Bronze Medal of Military Valor; German Cross in Gold; ;

Luigi Sansonetti (22 February 1888 – 7 November 1959) was an Italian admiral during World War II.

Luigi Sansonetti

Born	(1888-02-22)22 February 1888 Rome, Latium, Italy
Died	7 November 1959(1959-11-07) (aged 71) Rome, Latium, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1905–1951
Rank	Ammiraglio di squadra (Squadron Admiral)
Commands	F 17 (submarine) Fiume (heavy cruiser) 7th Naval Division 3rd Naval Division
Battles / wars	Italo-Turkish War World War I Adriatic Campaign Spanish Civil War World War II Battle of the Mediterranean Battle of Calabria Battle of Taranto Battle of Cape Spartivento Operation White Operation Excess Operation Grog Battle of Cape Matapan
Awards	Silver Medal of Military Valor Bronze Medal of Military Valor German Cross in Gold