Salvatore Farina (general)
Salvatore Farina (born November 18, 1957) is an Italian Army general. He was the Chief of Army Staff (2018-2021). He was commander of the Kosovo Force, the military attaché at the Embassy of Italy, London and as the commander of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum.
Salvatore Farina | |
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Born | Gallipoli, Apulia | November 18, 1957
Allegiance | Italy |
Service/branch | Esercito Italiano |
Years of service | 1976 – 2021 |
Rank | Lieutenant General (I.s.) |
Commands held | 1st Communications Regiment Communication Brigade Kosovo Force JFC Brunssum Chief of Army Staff |
Battles/wars | Yugoslav Wars |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross, OMRI Officer, Military Order of Italy Officer, Legion of Merit |
On 8 March 2020, he had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.[1]
References
- ↑ Italian chief of staff contracts coronavirus. Jerusalem Post. 8 March 2020. https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Italian-chief-of-staff-contracts-coronavirus-620228. Retrieved 9 March 2020.