Gaeta to rename port after Carabinieri hero Salvo D’Acquisto

The city of Gaeta will officially rename its main maritime port in honor of Salvo D’Acquisto, a Vice Brigadier of the Carabinieri and recipient of the Gold Medal for Military Valor. D’Acquisto is recognized as a symbol of courage and altruism for sacrificing his life to save 22 innocent civilians during the Nazi occupation.

The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM on Lungomare Caboto. The event, promoted by the Municipality of Gaeta and the Provincial Command of the Carabinieri of Latina, will include the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The celebrations will conclude with a concert by the Carabinieri Band at 7:00 PM in Piazza delle Capitanerie di Porto.