Junio \u200b\u200bValerio Borghese Lieutenant
Gold Medal for Military Valour
submarine commander, had already demonstrated in previous circumstances to possess the qualities of courage and enthusiasm.
charge of bringing in the immediate vicinity of an enemy naval base fournished volunteers, intended to attempt the forcing means deadly, met in the course of repeated attempts to achieve the intended purpose, the most severe difficulties created by the violent reaction of the enemy and conditions and sea currents. Having passed the most absolute contempt for danger true blood cold and the obstacles placed by man and nature, was able to fulfill the task entrusted to him in full, emerging a short distance from the entrance of the enemy base and carrying out quietly and calmly exit the operations staff. During the way back, foiled the renewed hunt for the enemy, and despite the harsh conditions set in which he came to find the submarine, he mastered the situation, except to put in the unit and its crew.
wonderful example of conscious courage, pushed to the extreme limits of perfect control of any adverse event.
Western Mediterranean, 21 October - 3 November 1940
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