| Cosimo Rizzotto | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 June 1893 Colognola ai Colli, Italy |
| Died | 18 February 1963 Milan, Italy |
| Allegiance | Italy |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Sergente |
| Unit | No. 77a Squadriglia |
| Awards | 2 Silver awards of Medal for Military Valor |
Sergente Cosimo Rizzotto was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]
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Rizzotto was a prewar aviator before volunteering for pilot training. He was assigned to be a Nieuport pilot with 77a Squadriglia.[2] Between 28 February 1917 and 15 June 1918, he scored six aerial victories, including one shared with Alvaro Leonardi; he also had an unconfirmed claim.[3]
Rizzotto lived in both Argentina and Paraguay.[4]
Nieuport Aces of World War 1. Norman Franks. Osprey Publishing, 2000. ISBN 1855329611, 9781855329614.