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C.P. BACK, Leading Stoker, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Frank BADCOCK, aged 24 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, R.N., HMS Tyne, the son of Francis Badcock, married 25th January 1952, to Niela Jane de la FUENTE, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert Harold de la Fuente

Arthur William Edward BADDELEY, aged 36 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieut-Commander retired, the son of Charles Edward Baddeley MD, married 6th June 1920, to Xenia LOMAKINA, aged 27 years, widow, the daughter of Alexander Ivanoff, Artist of the Imperial Theatre Petrograd, Soviet Union (St.Petersburg)

F. BADLAND, Stoker 1st Class, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

R.J. BAGGOTT, AB, died 23rd July 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Fearless, which was escorting Convoy ‘Substance’ from Gibraltar. His ship was badly damaged by Italian aircraft south of Sardinia, and sunk

Eric Robert BAGNALL, aged 30 years, bachelor, P.O., HMS Assistance, the son of Thomas Bagnall, married 10th November 1929 to, Gladys May MARSHALL, aged 21 years, spinster, of 22 Merthyn Avenue, East Cosham, Portsmouth, the daughter of George Walter Marshall

Crystal Doris Yolande BAIER, born 7th November 1937, the daughter of Doris Eva Mary and William Baier, Petty Officer, HMS Glow Worm. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Alan Spender, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard

E.J. BAILEY, Steward, died 12th August 1942, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Indomitable. His ship was part of the escort for Operation ‘Pedestal’ from Gibraltar. In the late afternoon twelve German Ju87 aircraft attacked the carrier and she suffered serious damage from the bombs. One hit the forward AA gun positions killing more than twenty of the Royal Marines detachment. Another landed near the forward lift and penetrated the upper gallery deck and exploded above the main hangar deck. The wardroom was crowded with off-duty pilots and observers when it was wrecked by a bomb killing all the occupants. The ship survived the onslaught and headed for Gibraltar

G.W. BAILEY, OD, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Airedale. His ship was part of the escort for the Convoy ‘Vigorous’ from Alexandria, protecting eleven merchant ships. During the afternoon of the 15th the Convoy was attacked by German dive-bombers, and no less than twelve aircraft targeted HMS Airedale, and left it a smouldering wreck. The after end was completely gone and it is believed that her own ammunition or depth charge store had exploded

Richard Lee Clement BAILEY, the son of Rosemary Ann Ogilvy and Richard James Bailey, 4 Piazza Miratore, Floriana, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, born 7th September 1933

Captain H.T. BAILLIE-GROHMAN, in HMS Keppel was Captain (Destroyers) in February 1935

John Malcolm BAINES, aged 21 years, bachelor, Sailor, RNAS Hal Far, the son of Harry Baines, married 10th October 1964 to Claire BURGESS, aged 21 years, spinster, WRNS, RNAS Hal Far, the daughter of William Reginald Burgess. The Marriage was conducted by the Reverend H.G.W. MacDonald, Chaplain, R.N. and took place at St.Nicholas Church, Hal Far

George Henry BAIRD, Lieutenant, single, aged 29 years, born Pembroke, Wales, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901

Anthony BAJADA, AB, E/JX163727, of the minesweeping drifter HMS Sunset, died 31st January 1942

Arthur Tennyson Britton BAKER, aged 28 years, bachelor, Clerk in Holy Orders, HMS Suffolk, the son of Henry Frederick Baker, married 2nd December 1905 to, Alice Lavinia Madeline Jane HUGHES, aged 34 years, spinster, the daughter of Colonel William Hughes

John George Lightfoot BAKER, aged 37 years, widower, Commander Engineer, HMS Aboukir, the son of John George Baker, married 6th June 1908 to, Edith Louise ALLAN, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of George Gordon Allan

John Richard BAKER, aged 28 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Clyde, the son of Arthur Henry Baker, married 17th February 1936 to, Violet Edith Florence O'BRIEN, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of of Harry O'Brien

Robert Ruckley BAKER, aged 40 years, bachelor, Surgeon Commander, HMHS Maine, the son of William Baker, married 8th February 1940 to Lizzie Katty GREFBERG, aged 22 years, spinster, from Stenbockvagen, Sweden the daughter of Commander Ake Vilhelm Herbert Grefberg, Swedish Navy

Roy Newton BAKER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Artificer, Royal Navy, HMS Solent, the son of William Henry Baker, married 27th April 1949, to Joan MARK, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John William Mark

Thomas John BAKER, aged 22 years, Sick Bay Petty Officer, R.N, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Albert John Baker, married 28th June 1951, to Mary Robertson McARTHUR, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John Peacock McArthur

William Henry BAKER, Commander, single, aged 38 years, born in Durham, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901

S.H. BALBOUR, Lieut-Commander, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5½’ when it was attacked by German Ju-87 dive-bombers from Sicily. She received direct hits, amongst others on the Wardroom and the Petty Officer Mess, fires raged out of control, and she had to be abandoned. Survivors were taken on board the Cruiser HMS Gloucester and the destroyer HMS Diamond

Alan Stanley BALL, born 28th October 1931, the son of Edith Mary Bass and Stanley Ball, ERA, HMS Curacao

Clifford BALL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of Moses Ball, married 31st March 1951, to Margaret Joyce WRIGHT, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Frederick Wright

H. BALL, SB Petty Officer, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 13th February 1942

Joy Lilian BALL, the daughter of Lilian and Ernest Ball, 14 Don Bosco Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 9th March 1930

Roy Arthur BALL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Leading Airman, Photographer, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Norman Arthur Ball, married 14th July 1951, to Dorothy KENYON, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William Kenyon

C.D. BALLANARD, Sub-Lieutenant (S), died 23rd July 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Manchester. His ship was part of the escort of Operation ‘Substance’ a Convoy from Gibraltar, when it was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian E-boats Nos. 16 and 22. An oil fuel tank was hit and the adjacent compartments flooded, also her engines were damaged, so she returned to Gibraltar

Alfred Isaac BALLARD, aged 38 years, bachelor, Chief Sick Berth Steward, HMS Iron Duke, the son of Isaac Ballard, married 29th April 1922 to, Margaret Elizabeth Ann DONOHUE, aged 34 years, spinster, the daughter of Patrick Donohue

Hilda May BALLARD, born 1st February 1902, the daughter of Agnes Louisa and Ernest John Ballard, Leading Seaman, Royal Navy

Calcedonio BALZAN, E/LX21715, died 25th November 1941, on board the Battleship HMS Barham, which was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean by the German U-Boat U-331. His ship exploded killing 862 members of the crew

Vincent BALZAN, E/LX21301, died 25th November 1941, on board the Battleship HMS Barham, which was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean by the German U-Boat U-331. His ship exploded killing 862 members of the crew

Brian Kenneth BANHAM, the son of Gladys Amelia and Frank Leonard Banham, 185 Rue D’Argens, Sliema, S.C.P.O., Royal Navy, born 4th October 1936

Derek Raymond BANHAM, the son of Gladys Amelia and Frank Leonard Banham, 29 Rue D’Argens, Sliema, S.C.P.O., Royal Navy, born 11th September 1934

Clifford BANKS, aged 28 years, bachelor, Yeoman of Signals, Royal Navy, HMS St. Angelo, the son of William Thomas Banks, married 27th June 1942, to Eleonore Maria Theresa LICARI, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Salvatore Licari

Joyce Evelyn BANKS, the daughter of Sydney and Matilda Banks, 12 Strada Pace, Sliema, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 19th February 1928

John McKenzie BARBOUR, aged 22 years, bachelor, Engine Room Artificer, HMS Sussex, the son of John Barbour, married 20th May 1939 to Beryl Vanna THORP, aged 32 years, spinster, Artiste, 24 Zammit Clapp Street, Pieta, the daughter of Frederick John Joseph Thorp

L.J. BARDWELL, Stoker 1st Class, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill

Robert William Frederick BARDWELL, baptised 26th November 1925, the son of Ellen Louise and William Scot Bardwell, Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy

L.R. BARHAM, CERA, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

C.J. BARKER, Stoker Petty Officer, died 20th March 1943, on board HMS Derwent

Edgar Arthur Castle BARKER, aged 38 years, bachelor, Gunner, HMS Weymouth, the son of William Barker, married 10th April 1920 to, Maud Gertrude Winifred Facy Conway LAYNE, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Captain Charles Conway Layne, RASC

Nicholas John BARKER, born 19th May 1933, the son of Gillian Barker, nee Paget, and John Frederick Barker, Lieutenant, HMS Arrow. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Charles Paton, Chaplain, R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard

J.F.C. BARKER-HAHLO, Lieut-Commander, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5½’ when it was attacked by German Ju-87 dive-bombers from Sicily. She received direct hits, amongst others on the Wardroom and the Petty Officer Mess, fires raged out of control, and she had to be abandoned. Survivors were taken on board the Cruiser HMS Gloucester and the destroyer HMS Diamond

Barbara Gladys BARKLEY, the daughter of Gladys Duval and William Ernest Barkley, 50 Strada Imrabat, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 23rd May 1931

Edgar BARLOW, Able Seaman, single, aged 19 years, born in Honeclough, Lancashire, of HMS Renown in 1901

Shirley Diane BARLOW, the daughter of May Edith and Harry Douglas Barlow, 13 Luzlu Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 28th December 1930

Cyril BARNES, aged 30 years, bachelor, Leading Sick Berth Attendant, HMHS Maine, the son of Bert Barnes, married 7th February 1940 to Gladys Effie BENHAM, aged 31 years, spinster, Artiste, of 7 New Street, Pieta, the daughter of George Benham

Elisabeth Anne BARNES, born 16th June 1935, the daughter of Kathleen Audrey and John Richard Barnes, Lieutenant, HMS Veteran. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Ronald Collins, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard

Frederick Thomas BARNES, aged 40 years, bachelor, Commissioned Boatswain, HMS St.Angelo, the son of Thomas Barnes, married 31st August 1939 to Ethel Margaret TOPHAM, aged 36 years, spinster, 186 Tower Road, Sliema, the daughter of George Topham

John Peter Francis BARNES, aged 24 years, bachelor, L.S.B.A., R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of Walter Barnes, married 22nd December 1951, to Lorna STEVENSON, aged 27 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of George Stevenson

Royal Naval Barracks Camerata - Valletta

Jack Percival BARNETT, aged 22 years, bachelor, Telegraphist, Royal Navy, the son of Joseph Hames Barnett, married 11th May 1929 to, Christina Jessie FITCH, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Christopher Jack Fitch

A.A. BARR, AB, died 12th February 1942, on the destroyer HMS Maori. The ship was moored in French Creek when it was set ablaze by bombs from German aircraft, amidst the air raid and exploding ammunition on the ship, many of the crew were rescued

George Frederick BARR, aged 30 years, bachelor, P.O.Writer, HMS Royal Oak, the son of George Barr, married 25th April 1931 to, Norah HICKS, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of William John Hicks

L.J.G. BARRANGER, Signalman, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Bedouin. Part of the escort to Convoy ‘Harpoon’ from Gibraltar to Malta, they were attacked by enemy forces when between Sicily and Tunisia. His ship was badly damaged but taken in tow by the sister ship HMS Partridge though damaged herself. Italian torpedo-bombers attacked the stricken ship and sank her

Anne Averill BARROW, aged 20 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of George Averil Barrow, married 12th April 1952, to Arthur STEWART, aged 20 years, bachelor, Pilot, R.N.A.S., HMS Theseus, the son of John William Stewart

F. BARRY, AB, died 22nd March 1942, on the destroyer HMS Kingston. The ship was later taken into the drydock for repair where she was severley damaged by German bombing on 11th April, and was subsequently sunk as a blockship

George W. BARRY, Fleet Engineer, married, aged 46 years, born in Portsmouth, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901

E.B. BARTHOLOMEW, ERA, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941

Frederick William BARTHOLOMEW, aged 21 years, bachelor, L.S.A., R.N., HMS Forth, the son of William Bartholomew, married 4th August 1951, to Patricia Claire STEVENS, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Victor Charles Edwin Stevens

Norman Eric BARTHOLOMEW, the son of Arthur William and Clare Elizabeth Bartholomew, 133 Strada Ridolfo, Sliema, Chief Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 10th March 1921

Ann BARTLETT, the daughter of Elsie May and Geoffrey James Bartlett, 4 Stada Ridolfo, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 27th February 1934

Peter Albert BARTLETT, aged 22 years, bachelor, Sick Berth Petty Officer, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the son of Sydney Joseph Bartlett, married 31st October 1953 to, Elizabeth Marie EVANS, aged 26 years, spinster, V.A.D.(N.M.), R.N. Hospital Bighi, the daughter of William James Evans. The Marriage was conducted by the Reverend John Geikie Falconer, Chaplain, R.N. and took place at St.Luke’s Chapel, Bighi Royal Naval Hospital

Emanuel BARTOLO, Steward, E/LX22582, died 9th June 1940, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious, when his ship was sunk off the Norwegian Coast by the German Battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst

Guzeppi BARTOLO, a crew member of the Mooring Vessel Moor, lost his life on 8th April 1941 when the vessel struck a mine and quickly sank in Grand Harbour

John BARTOLO, Steward, E.LX22088, died 14th October 1939, on board the Battleship HMS Royal Oak, when it was torpedoed in Scapa Flow, Scotland, by the German U-Boat U-47. The ship sank with the loss of over 830 officers and men

Leading Seaman Robert BARTON, HMS Stuart died 12th December 1919 in Bighi Naval Hospital. He left a widow Mrs.Emma Barton of 20 Prince Albert Street, Sliema

Nancy BARTWELL, born 1st July 1901, the daughter of William and Emily Bartwell, Engineer, R.N.

Kenneth Bruce BARWOOD, the son of Madeline Victoria and William Bruce Barwood, 109 Strada Ridolfo, Sliema, HMS Bulldog, born 17th September 1932

R.H. BASFORD, Lieutenant, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester. His ship was part of an escort to a Malta Convoy when it came under attack from German JU-87 dive bombers based in Sicily, and sustained some damage

Helen Frances BASHALL, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Major William Edward Victor Bashall, Royal Marines, married 11th July 1952, to David Lloyd Griffith JAMES, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, R.N.A.S. Hal Far, the son of Griffith James,

Harold BASTON, aged 23 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Benbow, the son of George Baston, married 6th April 1920 to, Geanny BUSUTTIL, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Jose Borg Busuttil

Ernest H. BATE, Lieutenant, single, aged 30 years, born in Rochester, Kent, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901

C.F.I. BATT, Lieut-Commander (E), RNR, died 14th June 1942, on board HMS Fortune

Verena May BATTEN, the daughter of Dorothy May and William Benjamin Colin George Batten, 15 Prince of Wales Junction, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 24th September 1929

R. BATTEN, AB, died 22nd March 1942, on the cruiser HMS Cleopatra. The ship was part of the escort force with Convoy MW10 from Alexandria when they met several ships of the Italian Navy and HMS Cleopatra sustained some damage in the ensuing battle

P.J. BAVERSTOCK, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941

J.P. BAXTER, Stoker 1st Class, died 15th June 1942, on board HMS Badsworth. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘Harpoon’ from Gibraltar, when it came under attack from enemy aircraft, but was damaged under the bridge when it ran into a newly laid minefield. The merchant ship Burdwan had a flooded engine room and her rudder hard over, so Lieutenant Gray, commanding HMS Badsworth was ordered carry out the unpleasant duty of sinking it, causing valuable supplies to be lost

L.D. BAXTER, AB, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Richard James BAXTER, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Sick Berth Attendant, Royal Naval Hospital Bighi, the son of Richard Baxter, married 12th November 1925 to, Dorothy KINGSNORTH, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of William Daniel Kingsnorth

Valerie Merryweather BAYLIFFE, born 20th August 1934, the daughter of Muriel Aileen and Richard Danvers Bayliffe, HMS Arrow. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend John H. Kidd, Chaplain HMS Queen Elizabeth, at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard

Roy James BEAKES, aged 21 years, bachelor, Signalman, R.N., HMS Magpie, the son of William Beakes, married 23rd July 1952, to Rosemary STEER, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur William John Steer

G.S. BEALES, LSBA, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 10th July 1940

Joan Enid Lister BEARCROFT, the daughter of Enid Frances Charlotte and Ernest Charles Lister Bearcroft, 180 Strada It Torri, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 25th September 1931

A. BEATT, AB, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

J. BEATTIE, AB, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill

David Field BEATTY, born 22nd February 1905, the son of Ethel and David Beatty, Captain, R.N.

Arthur Edward BEAVIS, aged 26 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Shropshire, the son of Arthur Henry Caplen Beavis, married 1st June 1938 to, Gisele Edith Nancy TEAR, aged 23 years, spinster, of 32 Darwin Road, Southampton, the daughter of Cecil Lewis Tear

Richard John BECKETT, born 24th May 1931, the son of Ethel Winifred and Roger Caton Beckett, Lieut-Commander, HMS Whitley

F. BEDFORD, Lieutenant, HMS St.Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 21st February 1942

Horace Percival BEER, aged 23 years, bachelor, Electrical Artificer, HMS Sandhurst, the son of Percy Edgar Beer, married 18th February 1928 to, Dorothy Maud DEWETT, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Dewett

Stanley Joseph Pulley BELENK, aged 21 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, HMS Dartmouth, the son of Edward Pulley Belenk, married 11th August 1915 to, Polly GENOVESE, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Francesco Genovese deceased

A.G. BELL, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

F.W. BELL, Leading Stoker, died 26th March 1942, on the destroyer HMS Legion. She was moored in French Creek when she received a direct hit from bombs dropped by German aircraft

G.B. BELL, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941

J.H. BELL, Stoker 1st Class, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Lillian Elizabeth Melita BELL, baptised 8th September 1929, the daughter of Lilian Gertrude Beatrice and James William Charles Bell, Regulating Petty Officer, HMS Egmont

A.S. BELLENGER, Leading Stoker, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

Joseph BELLIS, C.P.O., Royal Navy, serving on HMS Roebuck, in July 1954. The son of Joseph Bellis

C.A. BELLOWS, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941

J.T. BEMISTER, AB, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Hasty, when his ship was damaged off Crete by an E-Boat

Kenneth Sydney BENDELL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Leading Signaller, Royal Navy, HMS Medway II, the son of John Jack Bendell, married 19th July 1944, to Barbara Muriel FULLER, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alfred Fuller

Henry Philip George BENDLE, aged 32 years, bachelor, Supply Petty Officer, Royal Navy, HMS Cyclops, the son of Thomas James Bendle, Dockyard Employee, married 17th March 1936 to, Bertha Laura Jessie MANN, aged 25 years, spinster, of Stratford, Raranaki, New Zealand, the daughter of Sidney Mann, Gentleman

Alan Charles BENHAM, aged 22 years, bachelor, Electrician’s Mate, R.N., HMS Ranpura, the son of Frederick John Benham, married 3rd October 1953, to Brenda Rosina NORRIS, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Henry Norris

Edwin BENNETT, aged 21 years, SBA, Royal Naval Hospital Bighi, the son of Christopher Bennett, Farm Labourer, married 21st June 1903 to, Daisy CONNER, aged 25 years, the daughter of Edward Conner deceased, and the adopted daughter of John SUTHERLAND deceased, Fitter in Portsmouth Dockyard, and Margaret his wife

Edwin Christopher John BENNETT, born 18th May 1904, the son of Daisy and Edwin Bennett, SBA, R.N.

G.A. BENNETT, Leading Seaman, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill

Married 30th April 1930, Laurence Shaw BENNETT, aged 28 years, bachelor, Instructor-Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS London, the son of Christopher Bennett retired, to Kathleen Fanny HURLSTONE, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur George Hurlstone retired

Reggie Dean BENNETTS, aged 30 years, bachelor, Gunner, HMS Bideford, the son of William James Bennetts, married 15th October 1938 to, Nancy Gertrude LAMSDALE, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur Samuel Lamsdale

Sydney BENNETTS, aged 28 years, Assistant Paymaster, HMS Harrier, the son of William Pellow Bennetts, Gentleman, married 12th November 1901 to, Ellen Elizabeth Rose FISHER, aged 26 years, the daughter of James William Fisher, Inspector General of Hospitals & Fleets, R.N.

Leslie William BENNINGTON, Lieutenant Royal Navy, March 1937

Lieutenant BENNINGTON, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Porpoise, in 1942

John BENNY, Yeoman of Signals, married, aged 30 years, born in Padstow, Cornwall, of HMS Renown in 1901

George Maurice BERNARD, aged 24 years, bachelor, Petty Officer Writer, Royal Navy, the son of George Leonard Bernard, married 27th January 1940 to Mildred Rose BOXALL, aged 25 years, spinster, of Old House Cottage, Mickleham, Surrey, the daughter of Ernest William Boxall

Harry Ridley BERRIDGE, aged 26 years, bachelor, Writer, Royal Navy, HMS Egmont, the son of Henry Walter Berridge, Carpenter, married 29th November 1930 to, Gladys Irene TARRY, aged 24 years, spinster, Shop Assistant, of 9 Strada Ridolfo, Sliema, the daughter of Charles Henry Tarry, Railway Guard

G.I.S. BERRY, Stoker 1st Class, died 23rd July 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Fearless, which was escorting Convoy ‘Substance’ from Gibraltar. His ship was badly damaged by Italian aircraft south of Sardinia, and sunk

Harry BERRY, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, HMS Egmont, the son of Robert Berry, married 5th November 1927 to, Annie TAYLOR, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of John Taylor

Frederick John BERRYMAN, born 10th December 1923, the son of Florence Mary and Thomas Charles Berryman, Stoker, of HMS Stuart

Joyce Patricia BERRYMAN, born 13th February 1932, the daughter of Florence Mary and Thomas Charles Frederick Berryman, Leading Stoker, Royal Navy

Married 2nd March 1923, Thomas Frederick BERRYMAN, aged 22 years, bachelor, 1st Class Stoker, Royal Navy, the son of Thomas Charles Frederick Berryman deceased, to Florence Mary PEEL, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of John Laws Peel

Thomas Cecil BERRYMAN, born 20th August 1934, the son of Florence Mary and Thomas Charles Frederick Berryman, Leading Stoker, Royal Navy

Drummond Rewcastle Forbes BERTRAM, aged 27 years, bachelor, Surgeon Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Ardent, the son of Charles Bertram, Electrical Engineer, married 5th November 1930 to, Susie Joyce Foyle TURNER, aged 26 years, spinster, of 55 Strada Nuova, Sliema, the daughter of Arthur William Turner, Artist

Joseph BERTUELLO, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX20700, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

Married 23rd June 1930, Francis William BESLEY, aged 28 years, bachelor, Surgeon-Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Whitshed, the son of Arthur Edward Besley, to Dorothy Margaret BISHOP, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Arthur Bishop

C.G. BETTS, Leading Telegraphist, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar

W. BETTS, AB, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5½’ when it was attacked by German Ju-87 dive-bombers from Sicily. She received direct hits, amongst others on the Wardroom and the Petty Officer Mess, fires raged out of control, and she had to be abandoned. Survivors were taken on board the Cruiser HMS Gloucester and the destroyer HMS Diamond

D.W. BEVAN, Stoker Petty Officer, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill

Doris Ethlyne BEWICK, aged 22 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Thomas Victor Bewick, married 31st May 1952, to Stanley William BONE, aged 20 years, bachelor, Writer, R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of William Bone

Wigi BEZZINA, a crew member of the Mooring Vessel Moor, lost his life on 8th April 1941 when the vessel struck a mine and quickly sank in Grand Harbour

Joseph BIANCO, Steward Petty Officer, E/LX11181, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941

William G.H. BICKFORD, Lieutenant, married, aged 28 years, born in Southsea, Hampshire, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901

David Francis BIDDULPH, aged 24 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Arethusa, the son of Harold Biddulph, married 26th April 1937 to, Alison Vivien Shakespear BEACHCROFT, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Cyril Shakespear Beachcroft deceased

Wilfred John BIDE, aged 27 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, Royal Navy, the son of William Bide, married 3rd February 1926 to, Chrissie MORRIS, aged 22 years, spinster, of North Dunfermline, Scotland, the daughter of Peter Morris deceased

W.E. BIDMADE, AB, died 22nd March 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Havock. His ship was escorting Convoy MW10 from Alexandria, when it was attacked by the enemy and sustained some damage

Married 9th November 1927, Hew Gerald Robert BINNING, aged 24 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Valiant, the son of James Thompson Binning, to Jean Kirkland DOWNER, aged 29 years, widow, of 97 Belgrave Road, London, SW1, the daughter of Frederick William Court

Peter Ernest BIRD, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, RNVR, the son of Ernest Bird, married 29th April 1944 to, Joyce Muriel ROBINSON, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Victor Robinson

C. BISHOP, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Airedale. His ship was part of the escort for the Convoy ‘Vigorous’ from Alexandria, protecting eleven merchant ships. During the afternoon of the 15th the Convoy was attacked by German dive-bombers, and no less than twelve aircraft targeted HMS Airedale, and left it a smouldering wreck. The after end was completely gone and it is believed that her own ammunition or depth charge store had exploded

Arthur William La Touche BISSET, Captain, R.N., serving on HMS Shropshire, in April 1938

Molly Lachlan BLACKALL, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Frederick Noel Blackall, married 16th February 1952, to John Robert CHALMERS, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Air Mechanic, R.N.A.S. Hal Far, the son of John Chalmers,

C.E. BLACKER, Steward, died 12th August 1942, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Indomitable. His ship was part of the escort for Operation ‘Pedestal’ from Gibraltar. In the late afternoon twelve German Ju87 aircraft attacked the carrier and she suffered serious damage from the bombs. One hit the forward AA gun positions killing more than twenty of the Royal Marines detachment. Another landed near the forward lift and penetrated the upper gallery deck and exploded above the main hangar deck. The wardroom was crowded with off-duty pilots and observers when it was wrecked by a bomb killing all the occupants. The ship survived the onslaught and headed for Gibraltar

Julius George BLACKMAN, aged 38 years, bachelor, Chief Sick Berth Steward, the son of William Blackman, married 3rd March 1917 to, Emily GRIFFITHS, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Joseph Griffiths

Pauline Jessie BLACKWELL, the daughter of Jessie and Ernest Edward Blackwell, Savoy Hill, Sliema, Leading Telegraphist, Royal Navy, born 17th July 1934

Married 8th April 1958, David BLACKWOOD, Royal Navy, to Elizabeth BUHAGIAR

Matthew BLAIR, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Daring, in November 1953. The son of Matthew Blair, born in Edinburgh

C.R. BLAKE, Leading Stoker, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Edward William Herford BLAKE, aged 35 years, bachelor, Commander, HMS Coventry, the son of Robert Blake, married 30th March 1925 to, Lettice Audrey MARRIOTT, aged 35 years, spinster, the daughter of Herbert Mayo Marriott

George BLAKE, serving on HMS Abingdon, in November 1941

Leopold BLAKE DSM, Leading Telegraphist, P/JX 142985, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942

Timothy James BLIGH, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, R.N.V.R., HMS Gregale, the son of Edward Clare Bligh, married 16th June 1945, to Ruth Pamela ROBERTSON, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John Allan Robertson

L.J. BLIGHT, Stoker, died 15th June 1942, on board the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Nestor. His ship was part of the escort for the ‘Vigorous’ Convoy from Alexandria when it was attacked by German dive-bombers, and sunk

Anthony Constantine Barrington BLOMFIELD, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, the son of Patrick Blomfield, married 6th June 1944 to, Anne Charmion FIELD, aged 22 years, spinster, Officer, WRNS, the daughter of Norman Field

Edward BLOW, aged 35 years, bachelor, P.O. Stoker, HMS Centaur, the son of John Blow deceased, married 17th June 1920 to, Giuseppina GAFA, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Emmanuele Gafa

Edward BLOW, aged 30 years, widower, P.O. Stoker, HMS Witherington, the son of John Blow, married 18th December 1923 to, Maggie HURFORD, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Hurford

J.R.M. BLUE, Petty Officer, of HMS Carlisle, died 23rd March 1942

Richard Frederick BLUNT, baptised 6th May 1903 the son of Laura and William Blunt, Lieutenant, Royal Navy

Norman Douglas BOARD DSM, Engine Room Artificer, P/MX 55599, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942

R.F. BODY, CPO Telegraphist, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Married 4th November 1930, Edward John BOFFEY, aged 25 years, bachelor, E.R.A., Royal Navy, HMS Vampire, the son of Thomas Boffey,to Marjorie Alicia EATON-COLLINS, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of James Eaton-Collins

Joseph BOGGAN, aged 28 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Malaya, the son of Joseph Boggan, married 17th April 1938 to, Harriet COLLINS, aged 29 years, spinster, from Newcastle on Tyne, the daughter of George Drummond Collins

F.C. BOLL, Petty Officer Steward, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941

May Isabella BOND, born 25th February 1928, the daughter of Catherine Isabella and Percy Bond, Yeoman of Signals, Royal Navy

Patricia Evelyn Hayes BOND, born 16th April 1910, the daughter of Irene and Lieut-Commander Arthur Geroge Hayes Bond, HMS Dragon, Royal Navy, living in Sliema. Died 12th May 1911, aged 1 year 3 weeks

S.L. BOND, AB, died 23rd July 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Fearless, which was escorting Convoy ‘Substance’ from Gibraltar. His ship was badly damaged by Italian aircraft south of Sardinia, and sunk

Howard BONE, aged 36 years, bachelor, Engineer Lieutenant, R.N., HMS Leander, the son of Samuel Southall Bone deceased, Gentleman, married 27th February 1905 to, Annie Stewart WYATT, aged 33 years, spinster, Station Hospital, Valletta, the daughter of Francis William Wyatt deceased, Yeoman

Stanley William BONE, aged 20 years, bachelor, Writer, R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of William Bone, married 31st May 1952, to Doris Ethlyne BEWICK, aged 22 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Thomas Victor Bewick

Joseph BONELLO, Leading Steward, died 9th June 1940, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious, when his ship was sunk off the Norwegian Coast by the German Battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst

Salvatore BONELLO,Leading Steward, died 14th October 1939, on board the Battleship HMS Royal Oak, when it was torpedoed in Scapa Flow, Scotland, by the German U-Boat U-47. The ship sank with the loss of over 830 officers and men

Walter BONELLO, Steward, died 9th June 1940, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious, when his ship was sunk off the Norwegian Coast by the German Battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst

John A.F. BONICHIER, Assistant Clerk, single, aged 18 years, from Ireland, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901

Carmel BONNICI, Petty Officer Steward, died 5th April 1942, on the the Cruiser HMS Cornwall. His ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft, and sunk in the Indian Ocean

Joseph M. BONNICI, E/JX132594, Petty Officer, died 10th March 1941, of the minesweeper HMS Ploughboy

Toni BONNICI, a crew member of the Mooring Vessel Moor, lost his life on 8th April 1941 when the vessel struck a mine and quickly sank in Grand Harbour

David Arthur BOOKER, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Air Mechanic, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Edward Booker, married 26th July 1952, to Lilian Georgina READING, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Alfred Reading

L.R. BOORMAN, ERA, died 14th June 1942, on board the Cruiser HMS Liverpool. His ship was part of the escort for the ‘Harpoon’ convoy, when it came under attack from enemy aircraft, and was damaged. The engine room was hit and twelve men there were killed

D. BOOTH, Leading Seaman, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Raymond Alfred George BOOTH, the son of Alfred Walter and Gladys Emily Booth, 23 Strada San Trofimo, Sliema, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 8th November 1927

Alfred BORDA, Leading Steward, E/LX20695, died 9th June 1940, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious, when his ship was sunk off the Norwegian Coast by the German Battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst

Joseph BORG, Petty Officer Steward, died 22nd May 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester, which was sunk by enemy aircraft

Paul BORG, Leading Steward, E/LX22156, died 25th November 1941, on board the Battleship HMS Barham, which was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean by the German U-Boat U-331. His ship exploded killing 862 members of the crew

Salvatore BORG, Petty Officer, died 26th May 1942, of the Drifter Eddy

Edward Harry Fletcher BOUGHEY, Lieutenant, single, aged 22 years, born in Norwich, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901

Edward Harry Fletcher BOUGHEY, aged 23 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Andromeda, the son of William Fenton Fletcher Boughey deceased, married 22nd March 1902 to, Ethel Georgina Emily HARRISON, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of George Alexander Harrison deceased

J.H. BOUSTEAD, AB, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 26th March 1942

Anthony Pleydell BOUVERIE, aged 26 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Curacoa, the son of Jacob, 6th Earl of Radnor, Peer deceased, married 5th December 1931 to, Anita Estelle Henriette COSTIANDER, aged 22 years, spinster, of Helsingfors, Finland, the daughter of Colonel Torsten Waldemar Costiander

Tre BOVINGTON, aged 32 years, bachelor, Chief Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Peacock, the son of Robert John Bovington, married 30th January 1951, to Peggy Helen THURLEY, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Thurley

Joan BOWDEN, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Harry Bowden, married 25th November 1950, to Albert Louis ROWLEY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, R.N., R.N.B. Camerata, the son of Reginald Louis Rowley

Patricia Margaret BOWERS, the daughter of Marjorie Nellie and Giles Bowers, 40 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Stoker, Royal Navy, HMS Blanche, born 22nd December 1931

R. BOWES, AB, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

John BOWING, aged 33 years, bachelor, Engineer Lieutenant, HMS Mallard, the son of John Bowing, married 21st November 1904 to, Norah Lily PENFOLD, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of William George Edward Penfold, Fleet Paymaster

S. BOWKER, OA4, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Kenneth George McKenzie BOWLER, aged 26 years, bachelor, Telegraphist, Royal Navy, Castille Signal Station, Valletta, the son of Ernest Bowler, married 3rd February 1932 to, Ivy May FOUNTAIN, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Fountain

Brian Robert BOWLES, aged 27 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Falcon, the son of Robert George Bowles, married 28th January 1961 to, Maureen TURNBULL, aged 28 years, spinster, R.N., Villa Mauvany, Ta Xbiex, the daughter of George Alfred Turnbull. The Marriage was conducted by the Reverend John Scott, Chaplain, R.N. and took place at St.Nicholas Church, Hal Far

Graham Ernest BOWLES, born 13th April 1936, the son of Florence Maud and Ernest Thomas Bowles, Chief Petty Officer. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Ronald Collins, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard

J.A. BOWLES, Leading Seaman, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

A.E. BOWMAN, AB, died 26th March 1942, on board HMS Avon Vale

Cyril George Elias BOWRING, the son of George Elias Edwin and Ruby Virginia Bowring, 25 Strada Collegio, Sliema, Chief Petty Officer Cook, Royal Navy, born 31st October 1927

Michael Howard BOWSKILL, aged 20 years, bachelor, Radio Mechanic, HMS St.Angelo, the son of Bertie Harold Bowskill, married 27th February 1971 to, Rosemary Grace CLARKE, aged 22 years, spinster, Wren, of Whitehall Mansions, Ta Xbiex, the daughter of Stanley Clarke. This Marriage took place in St.Michael’s and All Angels Royal Navy Chapel HMS St.Angelo

Barbara Sybil Ethel BOWYER, the daughter of Sybil Violet and Noel Glencoe Bowyer, Luxor House, Strada Vianni, Sliema, Leading Signalman, Royal Navy, born 9th February 1935

Noel Gordon John BOWYER, the son of Sybil Violet and Noel Glencoe Bowyer, Luxor House, Strada Vianni, Sliema, Leading Signalman, Royal Navy, born 13th February 1931

J.T. BOX, AB, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar

Elizabeth Sarah Louise BOXALL, born 8th June 1902, the daughter of John and Emma Boxall, Valet

Elsie Marian BOXALL, born 26th September 1905, the daughter of John and Emma Boxall, Steward, R.N., HMS Bulwark

John Matthew Louis BOXALL, born 31st January 1901, the son of John and Emma Catherine Boxall, Valet, attached HMS Renown

G.C. BOYCE, Ord.Tel., died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar

H.T. BOYCE, Leading Steward, died 23rd July 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Fearless, which was escorting Convoy ‘Substance’ from Gibraltar. His ship was badly damaged by Italian aircraft south of Sardinia, and sunk

R.A. BOYCE, AB, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Bedouin. Part of the escort to Convoy ‘Harpoon’ from Gibraltar to Malta, they were attacked by enemy forces when between Sicily and Tunisia. His ship was badly damaged but taken in tow by the sister ship HMS Partridge though damaged herself. Italian torpedo-bombers attacked the stricken ship and sank her

W. BOYCE GM, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941

William BOYCE, Able Seaman, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details

Dennis Melvyn BOYER, the son of Winifred and Leslie Ewart Boyer, ‘Cairo’, Amery Street, Sliema, Chief Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 20th January 1933

Leslie Ewart BOYER, aged 25 years, bachelor, Electrical Artificer, HMS Royal Sovereign, the son of Edwin Boyer, married 23rd November 1929 to, Winifred HOLLEYHEAD, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert Holleyhead

Leslie Albert BOYER, born 14th November 1930, the son of Winifred and Leslie Boyer, Electrical Artificer, Royal Navy

Patrick BOYLE, R.N., the son of Joseph and Mary Boyle, married 22nd August 1958, to Helen NISBET, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Nisbet

J.A. BRADLEY, Coder, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Thomas William BRADLEY, aged 29 years, widower, Commissioned Boatswain, Royal Navy, R.N.B. Camerata, the son of Harold Orton Bradley, married 6th April 1951, to Joan Dulcie DOWNARD, aged 27 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Vernon Usher Downard

William H. BRADLEY, Able Seaman, single, aged 23 years, born in Brighton, Sussex, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901

H.W. BRADSHAW, AB, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Allan William Iverson BRAND, the son of Louise Maud and Joseph William Brand, 1 Strada Imrabat, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 3rd March 1931

C.G. BRAWN, Petty Officer, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar

J.O. BRAY, Steward, died 12th August 1942, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Indomitable. His ship was part of the escort for Operation ‘Pedestal’ from Gibraltar. In the late afternoon twelve German Ju87 aircraft attacked the carrier and she suffered serious damage from the bombs. One hit the forward AA gun positions killing more than twenty of the Royal Marines detachment. Another landed near the forward lift and penetrated the upper gallery deck and exploded above the main hangar deck. The wardroom was crowded with off-duty pilots and observers when it was wrecked by a bomb killing all the occupants. The ship survived the onslaught and headed for Gibraltar

P.E.N. BRAY, AB, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar

John Henry BRAYFORD, the son of Ezita Henrietta and Thomas William Brayford, Ghar-id-Dud, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 2nd April 1929

Married 14th July 1928, Thomas William BRAYFORD, aged 33 years, bachelor, E.R.A., Royal Navy, HMS Dahlia, the son of Thomas William Brayford, to Eliza Henrietta MARTIN, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Owen Martin

Theobald BREEN, Gunner, married, aged 32 years, from Scotland, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901

Cecil William BRENNAND, aged 28 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Hostile, the son of Robert Brennand, married 20th February 1939 to, Zena ATKINSON, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Bert Anthony Atkinson deceased

Malcolm John BRENTON, the son of Ronald William and Mary Brenton, 47 Melita Street, Sliema, E.R.A., R.N., born 31st May 1939

William Hector BRERETON, aged 33 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander R.N., HMS Dieppe, the son of Cyprian Bridge Brereton, married 22nd March 1952, to Elaine Reynolds HAMPTON, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur Charles Hampton

W.J. BRERETON, Ck (O), died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5½’ when it was attacked by German Ju-87 dive-bombers from Sicily. She received direct hits, amongst others on the Wardroom and the Petty Officer Mess, fires raged out of control, and she had to be abandoned. Survivors were taken on board the Cruiser HMS Gloucester and the destroyer HMS Diamond

A.H. BRETT, Leading Seaman, died 14th June 1942, on board the Cruiser HMS Liverpool. His ship was part of the escort for the ‘Harpoon’ convoy, when it came under attack from enemy aircraft, and was damaged. The engine room was hit and twelve men there were killed

Julius Russell BRETT, aged 29 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, HMS Eagle, the son of Julius Brett, married 28th August 1928 to, Clara Constance Kathleen WILKINS, aged 29 years, spinster, the daughter of Alfred John Wilkins

Dorothy Mabel Graver BREWER, born 17th September 1905, the daughter of Winnifred Mabel and Frederick Brewer, ERA, R.N.

Jehoiada Jaffrison BREWER, aged 34 years, bachelor, Commander, HMS Marlborough, the son of Reginald E.W.Brewer deceased, married 10th August 1919 to, Anita Carlyle DARRELL, aged 25 years, spinster, of Norwich, the daughter of Joseph D.C. Darrell

John Edward Darrell BREWER, born 9th November 1921, the son of Anita Carlyle and Jehoiada Jeaffreson Brewer, Commander, Royal Navy

V. BRIDGE, ERA, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5½’ when it was attacked by German Ju-87 dive-bombers from Sicily. She received direct hits, amongst others on the Wardroom and the Petty Officer Mess, fires raged out of control, and she had to be abandoned. Survivors were taken on board the Cruiser HMS Gloucester and the destroyer HMS Diamond

Charles H. BRIDGES, Leading Stoker, HMS Egmont, was taken ill in the Melita Club, at Senglea. Help was immediately sought and he was taken to Bighi Naval Hospital but died on Friday 8th March 1907 of cerebral haemorrhage

Irene Ellen BRIDGES, aged 24 years, spinster, Petty Officer, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Cecil William Bridges, married 16th October 1953, to Mellor HELLAWELL, aged 20 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, Royal Navy, HMS St. Kitts, the son of Douglas Hellawell,

Anthony BRIFFA, Steward, E/LX22989, died 25th November 1941, on board the Battleship HMS Barham, which was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean by the German U-Boat U-331. His ship exploded killing 862 members of the crew

Joseph BRIFFA, Petty Officer Steward, died 25th November 1941, on board the Battleship HMS Barham, which was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean by the German U-Boat U-331. His ship exploded killing 862 members of the crew

Joseph BRIFFA, Petty Officer Steward, died 18th April 1941, on board the Convoy ship Fiona, when it was bombed off the Egyptian coast

John Vincent BRIGGS, Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery, single, aged 23 years, born in Battersea, London, of HMS Renown in 1901

Guzeppi BRINCAT, a crew member of the Mooring Vessel Moor, lost his life on 8th April 1941 when the vessel struck a mine and quickly sank in Grand Harbour

Robert BRINCAT, the son of Nicholas and Violet Brincat, 32 Via Cospicua, Casal Paula, Captain’s Cook, Royal Navy, born 24th July 1926

Charles William BRINE, aged 23 years, AB, HMS Hibernia, the son of Reuben Brine deceased, married 20th August 1901 to, Annie TAPLIN, aged 22 years, the daughter of William Taplin deceased

Hugh Percival BRISTER, aged 23years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Eagle, the son of Sydney Somers Brister, Clerk, married 22nd November 1930 to, Beryl Frances De BRETT, aged 24 years, spinster, of 38 Strada Tigne, Sliema, the daughter of Brigadier-General Harry Simonds De Brett, retired

P.W.J. BRISTOW, AB, died 22nd March 1942, on the destroyer HMS Kingston. The ship was later taken into the drydock for repair where she was severley damaged by German bombing on 11th April, and was subsequently sunk as a blockship

A.J. BRITTON, Stoker 1st Class, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board

Married 12th November 1927, Alfred Bertram BROAD, aged 23 years, bachelor, E.R.A., Royal Navy, HMS Cyclops, the son of Edgar Broad, to Ada Eliza MILNER, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of Joseph Charles Milner

Trevor Charles BROADBRIDGE, the son of Sidney Charles and Emily Louisa Broadbridge, 15 Cuschieri Street, Sliema, Stoker, R.N., born 18th September 1938

S.H. BROCK, Stoker, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Bedouin. Part of the escort to Convoy ‘Harpoon’ from Gibraltar to Malta, they were attacked by enemy forces when between Sicily and Tunisia. His ship was badly damaged but taken in tow by the sister ship HMS Partridge though damaged herself. Italian torpedo-bombers attacked the stricken ship and sank her

William Henry BROMIDGE, aged 31 years, bachelor, Victualling C.P.O., HMS Egmont, the son of William Henry Bromidge deceased, married 20th September 1919 to, Laura Ruth EDNEY, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur John Edney, Warrant Writer, R.N.

Lieutenant BROOKES, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Clyde, in 1942

Maurice Henry BROOKES, aged 23 years, bachelor, Sick Bay Attendant, R.N.Hospital Bighi, the son of Arthur Henry Brookes, married 9th May 1914 to, Florence Lydia AIRS, aged 17 years, spinster, the daughter of Walter Airs

Betty BROOKS, the daughter of Edward and Edna Brooks, 60 Windsor Terrace, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 26th May 1925

Able Seaman William BROOKS, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. The Royal Navy held a series of night exercises off the Albanian coast in January 1903. HMS Orwell a torpedo-boat destroyer together with five others was practising how to evade a protective blockade around a battleship, represented by the cruiser HMS Pioneer. All the ships were sailing without lights but when HMS Orwell was ‘captured’ she lit her navigation lights and was proceeding outside the exercise area to await further instructions.