vessels were launched: the lead ship, Luigi Durand de la Penne and Francesco Mimbelli. Notes External links Luigi Durand de la Penne's biography at the official site of the Italian Navy. 1914 births 1992 deaths Durand de la Penne, Luigi Italian prisoners of war World War II prisoners of war held by the United Kingdom Italian admirals Recipients of the Gold Medal of Military Valor Recipients of the Silver Medal of Military Valor Recipients of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Recipients of the War Merit Cross (Italy)