Saverio Marotta | |
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| Born | 4 September 1911 Falconara Marittima, Marche, Italy |
| Died | 4 May 1943 (aged 31) Mediterranean Sea |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Service/ | Regia Marina |
| Years of service | 1929–1943 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
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Saverio Marotta (4 September 1911 – 4 May 1943) was an Italian naval officer during World War II known for his actions in command of the torpedo boat Perseo. Previously, he had been stationed on several cruisers during the Spanish Civil War and early World War II, starting as an ensign and working his way up to his final rank of lieutenant commander. After being put in command of the Perseo in August 1942, he took part in at least two actions of note against a numerically superior foe, the defence of the D'Annunzio, and the steamer Campobasso. He was wounded in action in the defence of the Campobasso, later drowning attempting to reboard his sinking vessel, he was awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valor for his efforts in defending the Campobasso.