Antonio Legnani

Antonio Legnani
Antonio Legnani
Born	28 January 1888; Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Died	23 October 1943 (aged 55); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy; Italian Social Republic
Service / branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1905–1943
Rank	Ammiraglio di Squadra (Squadron Admiral)
Commands	Argonauta (submarine) ; ; Venezia (scout cruiser); Luciano Manara (submarine); Alberico Da Barbiano (light cruiser); Pola (heavy cruiser); Submarine Squadron/Submarine Fleet Command; 8th 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 Matapan; Malta convoys; ;
Awards	Silver Medal of Military Valor (twice); ; Bronze Medal of Military Valor (twice);

Antonio Legnani (28 January 1888 – 23 October 1943) was an Italian admiral during World War II.

Antonio Legnani

Born	(1888-01-28)28 January 1888 Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Died	23 October 1943(1943-10-23) (aged 55) Vicenza, Veneto, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy Italian Social Republic
Service / branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1905–1943
Rank	Ammiraglio di Squadra (Squadron Admiral)
Commands	Argonauta (submarine) Venezia (scout cruiser) Luciano Manara (submarine) Alberico Da Barbiano (light cruiser) Pola (heavy cruiser) Submarine Squadron/Submarine Fleet Command 8th 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 Matapan Malta convoys
Awards	Silver Medal of Military Valor (twice) Bronze Medal of Military Valor (twice)