Mario Balotta

Mario Balotta
Mario Balotta
Born	26 September 1886; Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Died	28 July 1963 (aged 76); Viareggio, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Service / branch	Royal Italian Army
Years of service	1904-1945
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	7th Artillery Regiment; 30th Artillery Regiment "Leonessa"; Central School of Artillery; 52nd Artillery Regiment "Torino"; 132nd Armoured Division Ariete
Battles / wars	World War I Battles of the Isonzo; ; World War II Operation Crusader First Battle of Bir el Gubi; Second Battle of Bir el Gubi; Battle of Point 175; ; Operation Little Saturn; ;
Awards	Bronze Medal of Military Valour; Order of the Crown of Italy; Order of the German Eagle; Iron Cross;

Mario Balotta (Rome, 7 September 1886 – Viareggio, 28 July 1963) was an Italian general during World War II.

Mario Balotta

Born	(1886-09-26)26 September 1886 Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Died	28 July 1963(1963-07-28) (aged 76) Viareggio, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Service / branch	Royal Italian Army
Years of service	1904-1945
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	7th Artillery Regiment 30th Artillery Regiment "Leonessa" Central School of Artillery 52nd Artillery Regiment "Torino" 132nd Armoured Division Ariete
Battles / wars	World War I Battles of the Isonzo World War II Operation Crusader First Battle of Bir el Gubi Second Battle of Bir el Gubi Battle of Point 175 Operation Little Saturn
Awards	Bronze Medal of Military Valour Order of the Crown of Italy Order of the German Eagle Iron Cross