Luigi Mascherpa

Luigi Mascherpa
Luigi Mascherpa
Born	15 April 1893; Genoa, Ligury, Italy
Died	24 May 1944 (aged 51); Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Branch	Regia Marina
Service years	1911–1943
Rank	Contrammiraglio (Rear Admiral)
Commands	Giuliana (gunboat); ; Tolosetto Farinati (gunboat); San Marco Battalion; Leros naval base;
Conflicts	World War I; Adriatic Campaign; Battle of Durazzo; ; Vlora War; Second Italo-Ethiopian War; World War II Battle of the Mediterranean; Dodecanese Campaign; Battle of Leros; ;
Awards	Silver Medal of Military Valor; ; Gold Medal of Military Valor (posthumous);

Luigi Mascherpa (15 April 1893 – 24 May 1944) was an Italian admiral during World War II. He led the Italian defense during the Battle of Leros and was later executed by the Italian Social Republic.