Luigi Biancheri

Luigi Biancheri
Luigi Biancheri
Born	31 January 1891; Genoa, Ligury, Italy
Died	5 December 1950 (aged 59); Rome, Latium, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Service / branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1907–1950
Rank	Ammiraglio di Divisione (Vice Admiral)
Commands	Trieste (heavy cruiser); ; Naval Command Dodecanese; 12th Naval Division; Naval Command Tunisia; 8th Naval Division; Naval Command Sicily;
Battles / wars	Italo-Turkish War; World War I Adriatic Campaign; ; World War II Battle of the Mediterranean Operation Abstention; Raid on Souda Bay; ; Tunisian campaign; ;
Awards	Silver Medal of Military Valor (three times); ; Bronze Medal of Military Valor; Military Order of Savoy;

Luigi Biancheri (31 January 1891 – 12 December 1950) was an Italian admiral during World War II.

Luigi Biancheri

Born	(1891-01-31)31 January 1891 Genoa, Ligury, Italy
Died	5 December 1950(1950-12-05) (aged 59) Rome, Latium, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Service / branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1907–1950
Rank	Ammiraglio di Divisione (Vice Admiral)
Commands	Trieste (heavy cruiser) Naval Command Dodecanese 12th Naval Division Naval Command Tunisia 8th Naval Division Naval Command Sicily
Battles / wars	Italo-Turkish War World War I Adriatic Campaign World War II Battle of the Mediterranean Operation Abstention Raid on Souda Bay Tunisian campaign
Awards	Silver Medal of Military Valor (three times) Bronze Medal of Military Valor Military Order of Savoy