Salvatore Farina (general)

Italian soldier

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
Farina during the flower laying ceremony at the COL Oskars Kalpaks Memorial in Latvia
Born (1957-11-18) November 18, 1957 (age 66)
Gallipoli, Apulia
Allegiance Italy
Service/branch Esercito Italiano
Years of service1976 – 2021
Rank Lieutenant General (I.s.)
Commands held1st Communications Regiment
Communication Brigade
Kosovo Force
JFC Brunssum
Chief of Army Staff
Battles/warsYugoslav 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 change

  1. "Italian chief of staff contracts coronavirus". Jerusalem Post. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.