Vittorio Moccagatta
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Vittorio Moccagatta (11 November 1903 – 26 July 1941) was an Italian naval officer during World War II. He commanded the Decima Flottiglia MAS, the special operations unit of the Royal Italian Navy, from September 1940 until his death in action on 26 July 1941.
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Vittorio Moccagatta | |
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Born | (1903-11-11)11 November 1903 Bologna, Italy |
Died | 26 July 1941(1941-07-26) (aged 37) Malta |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
Service/ | Regia Marina |
Years of service | 1922–1941 |
Rank | Commander |
Commands held | Ciro Menotti (submarine) Saetta (destroyer) Decima Flottiglia MAS |
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