Marziale Cerutti
| Marziale Cerutti | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1895 |
| Died | May 26, 1946 (aged 51) |
| Allegiance |
 Kingdom of Italy
|
| Service/ |
Corpo Aeronautico Militare; Regia Aeronautica |
| Years of service | 1915–1946 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 25th Field Artillery Regiment 79a Squadriglia |
| Commands held |
6o Gruppo (6th Group) 15o Stormo (15th Wing) 11o Stormo (11th Wing) Servizi Aerei Speciali (Italian Air Transport Command) |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards | Three Silver awards of the Medal for Military Valor French Croix de guerre Serbian Order of the Star of Karađorđe with Swords |
| Other work | Command of Italy's air transport command during World War II |
Generale di Brigata Aerea Marziale Cerutti began his military career in Field Artillery, but became a flying ace after his transfer to aviation service. He would be extensively decorated for valor, and credited with 17 confirmed aerial victories. He would also remain in Italy's aviation branch after World War I, becoming an officer of increasing importance. He rose through the ranks between the World Wars to become a Wing Commander with the rank of colonnello. During World War II, he served as Chief of Staff in Italy's North African Headquarters before being placed in command of Italy's air transport command. When Italy declared its armistice on 9 September 1943, Cerutti chose to continue service to Benito Mussolini. This resulted in his suspension from military duties at the end of World War II. He died in a motorcycle accident on 26 May 1946 while awaiting a final determination of his military status.
Marziale Cerutti was born in Brescia, the Kingdom of Italy on 10 March 1895. He was conscripted into the Italian Army's 25th Field Artillery Regiment as Italy slid into World War I.
Cerutti volunteered for flight training with the Corpo Aeronautico Militare. On 30 November 1915, he began pilot's training at the flying school at Pisa. On 15 May 1916, he was promoted to caporal. On 26 June, he began advanced training on Farman reconnaissance two-seaters; on 11 September, on Caproni bombers. Three days later, he began fighter training on Nieuports at Cascina Costa. In November 1916, he was posted as a sergente to his first operational assignment, with 79a Squadriglia.
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