About Riccardo Balocco
Lived 1883 – 1964 (aged 81). Riccardo Balocco was an Italian military personnel.
Riccardo Balocco (30 March 1883 – 6 October 1964) was a general in the Royal Italian Army that commanded the V Corps during the World War II Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941.
Biography
On 1 July 1937, he became a division general and assumed command of the 12th Infantry Division "Sassari" between 9 September 1937 and 5 June 1940. He then became commander of the V Corps and participated in the invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941, conquering and later occupying Croatia. On 18 February 1942, he was put on non-active.
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Who was Riccardo Balocco?
Italian general
When was Riccardo Balocco born?
Riccardo Balocco was born on 30 March 1883.
When did Riccardo Balocco die?
Riccardo Balocco died on 6 October 1964 in Rome.
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Riccardo Balocco was a military personnel.
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Riccardo Balocco was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Riccardo Balocco. https://biography.guide/riccardo-balocco/
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