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COMMANDER // 1846–1896

Giuseppe Galliano

Lieutenant ColonelKingdom of Italy2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1846 – 1896

18501860187018801890First Italo-Ethiopian War · 1894-1896Battle of Coatit — January 13, 1895 · Kingdom of Italy · First Italo-Ethiopian WarBattle of Mek'ele — January 1, 1896 · Italy · First Italo-Ethiopian War

Active service 1895–1896 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 49.

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Giuseppe Galliano was an officer of the Royal Italian Army, mostly known for his role during the First Italo-Ethiopian War. He perished in the Battle of Adwa and was posthumously awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valour.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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