Salvatore Todaro (naval officer)

Salvatore Todaro
Salvatore Todaro
Born	16 September 1908; Messina, Kingdom of Italy
Died	13 December 1942 (aged 34); La Galite, Tunisia
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Branch	Regia Marina
Service years	1923–1942
Rank	Lieutenant commander
Commands	H 4 (submarine); Macallè (submarine); Jalea (submarine); Luciano Manara (submarine); Comandante Cappellini (submarine);
Conflicts	Spanish Civil War; World War II Battle of the Atlantic; Siege of Sevastopol; Battle of the Mediterranean; ;
Awards	Gold Medal of Military Valor (posthumous); Silver Medal of Military Valor (three times); Bronze Medal of Military Valor (twice); Iron Cross;

Salvatore Bruno Todaro (16 September 1908 – 14 December 1942) was an Italian naval officer and submariner during World War II. He is best known for his participation in the battle of the Atlantic and the two instances in which he towed to safety the lifeboats carrying the survivors of ships he had sunk.