Giovanni Esposito (general)
Italian general (1882–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Giovanni Esposito (May 18, 1882 – June 3, 1958) was an Italian general during World War II and a recipient of the Gold Medal of Military Valor. He commanded the 5th Alpine Division "Pusteria" in 1941–1942, and the territorial defense of Trieste from 1943 to 1945, joining the Italian Social Republic.
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Born | (1882-05-18)May 18, 1882 Loreto Aprutino, Kingdom of Italy |
Died | June 3, 1958(1958-06-03) (aged 76) Rome, Italy |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy Italian Social Republic |
Service/ | Royal Italian Army National Republican Army |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 56th Infantry Regiment "Marche" 8th Alpini Regiment Zara Garrison Troops Command 28th Infantry Division "Vespri" 57th Infantry Division "Lombardia" 5th Alpine Division "Pusteria" Territorial Defense of Trieste 204th Regional Military Command |
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