Marziale Cerutti, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Marziale Cerutti

Italian flying ace in WWI

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1895

Place of Birth: Brescia, Lombardy, Italy

Date of Death: 26-May-1946

Profession: aircraft pilot

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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 with 17 confirmed aerial victories.
He would also remain in Italy's 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 Italy's North African Headquarters before being placed in command of Italy's air transport command.
When Italy declared its armistice on 9 September 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 on 26 May 1946 while awaiting a final determination of his military status.