Gioacchino Solinas
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Gioacchino Solinas (1 September 1892 in Bonorva – 22 April 1987 in Sassari) was an Italian general during World War II. He is best known for his leadership of the Grenadiers of Sardinia during the defense of Rome after the Armistice of Cassibile; he later joined the Italian Social Republic.
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Born | (1892-09-01)1 September 1892 Bonorva, Kingdom of Italy |
Died | 22 April 1987(1987-04-22) (aged 94) Sassari, Italy |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy Italian Social Republic |
Service/ | Royal Italian Army Italian Social Republic |
Years of service | 1912-1945 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 16th Colonial Brigade 5th Bersaglieri Regiment 44th Infantry Division Cremona 21st Infantry Division Granatieri di Sardegna 205th Regional Military Command |
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