Osvaldo Paladini
Osvaldo Paladini | |
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Paladini in the 1920s | |
| Born | 26 December 1866 San Marco Argentano, Calabria, Italy |
| Died | 25 March 1938 (aged 71) Rome, Lazio, Italy |
| Buried | Campo Verano, Rome, Lazio, Italy |
| Allegiance | Italy |
| Branch | Regia Marina |
| Service years | 1882–1930 |
| Rank | Ammiraglio di squadra |
| Commands | Piemonte Roma |
| Conflicts | Italo-Turkish War |
Osvaldo Paladini (26 December 1866 – 25 March 1938) was an Italian admiral who served in the Regia Marina from 1882 to 1930. He took part in the Italo-Turkish War, where he was commander of the Red Sea Naval Division, commanding the Piemonte during the Battle of Kunfuda Bay. For this he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Savoy. Promoted to Rear-Admiral during the World War I, he first commanded the Battle Division, and in 1918 the 3rd Naval Squadron. On 2 October 1918, he was awarded the title of Commander of the Military Order of Savoy and the honor of Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy.