Saverio Marotta

Saverio Marotta
Born	(1911-09-04)4 September 1911 Falconara Marittima, Marche, Italy
Died	4 May 1943(1943-05-04) (aged 31) Mediterranean Sea
Allegiance	Kingdom of Italy
Service / branch	Regia Marina
Years of service	1929–1943
Rank	Lieutenant commander
Commands	Perseo (torpedo boat)
Battles / wars	Spanish Civil War World War II Battle of the Mediterranean Battle of the Campobasso Convoy
Awards	Gold Medal of Military Valor (posthumous) Silver Medal of Military Valor (twice) Bronze Medal of Military Valor (twice)

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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.