Marziale Cerutti
Generale di Brigata Aerea Marziale Cerutti began his military career in Field Artillery, but became a flying ace after his transfer to aviation service. He would be extensively decorated for valor, and credited withconfirmed aerial victories. He would also remain in Italys aviation branch after World War I, becoming an officer of increasing importance. He rose through the ranks between the World Wars to become a Wing Commander with the rank of colonnello. During World War II, he served as Chief of Staff in Italys North African Headquarters before being placed in command of Italys air transport command. When Italy declared its armistice onSeptember 1943, Cerutti chose to continue service to Benito Mussolini. This resulted in his suspension from military duties at the end of World War II. He died in a motorcycle accident onMay 1946 while awaiting a final determination of his military status.
Marziale Cerutti was born in Brescia, the Kingdom of Italy onMarch 1895. He was conscripted into the Italian Armys 25th Field Artillery Regiment as Italy slid into World War I.
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