Carmel CACHIA, E/LX23949, died 22nd May 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester, which was sunk by enemy aircraft

 

Joseph CACHIA, Leading Steward, E/LX20812, 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

 

Joseph CACHIA, Steward, E/LX22506, 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

 

Robert CAIN, AB, C/JX.279892. On 19th January 1943 he took part in a raid by three Motor Torpedo Boats on Tripoli Harbour. They came across three tugs towing an Italian submarine. They attacked and set fire to one tug, which caused all three tugs to abandon the submarine and return inside the harbour. The MTB‘s then turned their attention to the submarine and severely damaged it with torpedoes before returning to Malta

 

Herbert James CALDWELL, aged 31 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Severn, the son of James Oswald Caldwell, married 1st December 1936 to, Alice Violet PERCIVAL, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Harold Franz Passamer Percival

 

Domenic CALLEJA, E/LX21330, died 26th May 1940, on board the cruiser HMS Curlew, when it was bombed by German aircraft, and sank off Skaanland

 

Guzeppi CALLEJA, 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

 

Paul CALLEJA, Leading Steward, died 27th April 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Diamond, when it was attacked by German Stuka dive-bombers, and sunk

 

Pietru CALLEJA, 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

 

W.S. CALLOW DSM, Chief Petty Officer, 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

 

Joseph CALLUS, Steward, E/LX25499, died 29th May 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Hereward, which was carrying troops evacuated from Crete and heading for Alexandria when they came under air attack

 

Married 7th June 1947, Dennis J. CALNAN, Royal Navy, Lieutenant, to Patricia MARCHANT. The marriage was conducted by the Reverend D. Calnan, of Surbiton, London, uncle of the bridegroom

 

William Geoffrey CALVERT, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Rodington, in December 1955

 

Anthony CAMENZULI, Leading Steward, E/LX21144, died 14th November 1940, on HMS Decoy

 

Domenic CAMENZULI, Leading Steward, E/LX22083, died 25th May 1941, on board HMS Kelly

 

Alfred CAMILLERI, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX15003, died 27th April 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Diamond, when it was attacked by German Stuka dive-bombers, and sunk

 

Censu CAMILLERI, 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

 

Rocco CAMILLERI, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX20469, 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

 

Alexander Lyon Millar CAMPBELL, aged 20 years, bachelor, Stoker Mechanic, R.N., HMS Chieftain, the son of William Campbell, married 16th February 1952, to Peggy Doreen PALMER, aged 24 years, spinster, Leading Wren, the daughter of Charles Samuel Palmer

 

Maureen CAMPBELL, the daughter of Elsie and Richard Campbell, 3 Prince of Wales Junction, Sliema, Leading Seaman, HMS Ramillies, born 18th January 1935

 

Married 30th March 1937, Robert Elphinstone CAMPBELL, Lieutenant,  R.N., to May Dorothy CAMOZZI, the daughter of Percy Joe Camozzi

 

D.J. CANE, Leading Radio Mechanic, 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

 

G. CANN, ERA, 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

 

W.D. CANNON, 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

 

Newburgh Henry CARD, aged 33 years, bachelor, Warrant Engineer, HMSWoolwich, the son of Robert William Card, married 5th December 1936 to Edna May QUINTON, aged 25 years, spinster, 217 Bath Road, Cheltenham, the daughter of Percy James Quinton

 

Geoffrey Harry CAREW-HUNT, aged 22 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Snapper, the son of Rowland Cecil Sneyd Hunt, Captain R.N., married  22nd July 1939 to Diana PATTERSON, aged 22 years, spinster, Spital House, Blythe, Worksop, the daughter of Rear Admiral Julian Francis Chichester Patterson

 

Nigel George Rowland CARLILE, the son of Gladys Nellie and George Carlile, 15 Amery Street, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 4th June 1935

 

Frederick William Thomas Nevile CARNELL, aged 32 years, widower, SCPO, HMS Greenwich, the son of  James Carnell, married 1st November 1924 to, Ada RALPHS, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Ralphs

 

Marshall John Thomas CARPENTER, aged 44 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, R.N.V.R., HMS Phoenicia, the son of John William Henry Carpenter, married 31st August 1946, to Anastasia Sergeevna HAYWARD, aged 38 years, widow, Teacher of Languages, the daughter of Serge ULANOFF

 

Alan CARR, aged 21 years, bachelor, Telegraphist R.N., Royal Naval Barracks Camerata, the son of Lancelot Carr, married 16th November 1949, to Vilma HOLDING, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of George Holding

 

W.J. CARSON, Writer, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

 

C.G.F. CARTER, 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

 

C.M. CARTER, 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

 

George CARTER, Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery, single, aged 22 years, born in Bermondsey, London, of HMS Renown in 1901

 

J.E.N. CARTER, Sub-Lieutenant, RNR, 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

 

J.F. CARTER, Petty Officer, R.N., died 13th February 1942

 

Norman Hunter CARTER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Panther, the son of Colonel James Colebrooke Carter retired, married 1st June 1905 to, Florence Anne WARD, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of William Curtis Ward

 

Gregory CARUANA, E/LX22029, 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 CARUANA, Leading Seaman, E/JX138967, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 11th June 1940

 

Vincent CARUANA, Petty Officer, E/JX 138978, died when HM Drifter Justified was lost 16th June 1942

 

M. CASEY, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941

 

Julius John CASEMENT, aged 31 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Devonshire, the son of Admiral John Moore Casement, married 22nd July 1937 to Margaret Mary Willis PRICE, aged 27 years, spinster, from Croughton, Northamptonshire, the daughter of John Willis Price, Clerk in Holy Orders

 

Valerie Anne CASH, the daughter of Grace and Wilfred James Cash, 77 Strada San Trofimo, Sliema, Telegraphist, Royal Navy, born 21st November 1933

 

Gaetan CASHA, Steward, E/LX22630, died 9th November 1942, on board the minesweeper HMS Cromer when it was sunk off Mersa Matruh

 

F.T. CASS, 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

 

Joseph CASSAR, Steward, E/LX23053, died 18th April 1941, on board the Convoy ship Fiona, when it was bombed off the Egyptian coast

 

George Alfred CASTLE, aged 21 years, bachelor, Sick Bay Attendant, R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of Alfred Edward Castle, married 13th June 1953, to Doreen HENDERSON, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Henderson

 

W.E.A. CASTLE, 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

 

Nicolas Ernest CASWELL, the son of Ernest and Evelyn Caswell, 50 Strada Carmine, St.Julians, R.N. retired, born 22nd October 1939

 

Carmel CATANIA, Steward, E/LX24312, died 9th November 1942, on board the minesweeper HMS Cromer when it was sunk off Mersa Matruh

 

Domenic CAUCHI, Leading Steward, E/LX21861, died 18th April 1941, on board the Convoy ship Fiona, when it was bombed off the Egyptian coast

 

Rafel CAUCHI, 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

 

W. CAVANAGH, OD, 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

 

Lieut-Commander R.D. CAYLEY DSO, Commanding Officer of HM submarine Utmost, 10th Submarine Flotilla, January 1941

 

Samuel CHADDERTON, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Signalman, HMS Formidable, the son of Joseph Chadderton deceased, married 30th June 1907 to, Mary Jane NEWELL, spinster

 

Married 22nd December 1927, John Erastus CHALLIS, aged 31 years, bachelor, Regulating Petty Officer, Royal Navy, HMS Eagle, the son of Erastus James Augustus Challis, to Violet Ivy TRINEMAN, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Henry Trineman

 

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

 

Kenneth Redmayne CHAMBERS, aged 20 years, bachelor, Communication Rating, R.N. Barracks Camerata, the son of Alfred John Chambers, married 15th June 1945, to Margaret Jean WILSON, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alan Wilson

 

G.T. CHAMBERLAIN, AB, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5˝’ 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

 

Daphne Bertrand CHAMBERS, born 16th September 1902, the daughter of Nora Annie and Bertram Mordaunt Chambers, Commander, R.N.

 

Claude Cyril CHANDLER, aged 25 years 6 months, bachelor, Petty Officer, HMS Wanderer, the son of John Phillip Chandler, married 24th November 1924 to, Annie Binnie Nicoll MONTGOMERY, aged 17 years 6 months, the daughter of David John Montgomery

 

E.S. CHANDLER, 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

 

Marie Therese CHAPMAN, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of James Farnworth Harrison Chapman, married 21st April 1947, to Kenneth Prior LUCAS, aged 22 years, bachelor, Royal Navy, HMS St. Day, the son of Frank Lucas

 

Ida CHARLESWORTH, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Harry Charlesworth, married 2nd September 1950, to Derek Martin JEFFERY, aged 21 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, Royal Navy, RNB Camerata, the son of Joseph Jeffery

 

Married 14th November 1927, Thomas Rawdon CHATTOCK, aged 26 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Conquest, the son of Herbert Edwin Chattock, to Dorothy Irene COVELL, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Horton Covell

 

A.E.P. CHEESEMAN, Surgeon Captain, HMS Talbot, the submarine base, died 1st March 1942

 

Robert Frederick CHEESEMAN, aged 28 years, bachelor, Mechanician, HMS Ceres, the son of Albert Charles Cheeseman, married 24th August 1929 to, Esther Emily Georgina COBBLEDICK, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Francis Edwin Askew Cobbledick

 

J.C. CHERRY, Lieutenant, RNVR, 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

 

Carmel CHETCUTI, AB, E/JX165102, died 20th February 1941, when the Royal Navy Trawler Ouse was sunk by a mine at Tobruk

 

John CHETCUTI, Leading Steward, E/LX22787, 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

 

Richard Blakesley CHEVENIX-TRENCH, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Woolwich, the son of Charles Godfrey Chevenix-Trench, married 10th April 1939 to, Nancy Carey MUNRO, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of James Munro

 

C.J. CHEW, AB, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5˝’ 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

 

S. CHEW, 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

 

Herbert CHILES, aged 28 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Liverpool, the son of Samuel Stanley Chiles, married 10th August 1949, to Peggy WASHBOURNE, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert Thomas Washbourne

 

Joseph G.W. CHITSON, Chief Carpenter, married, aged 48 years, born in Brixham, Devon, on board HMS Renown March 1901

 

J.F. CHITTOCK, 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

 

Eric Willis CHOLERTON, aged 27 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Snapper, the son of Willis Cholerton, married 1st January 1938 to Kathleen Rose JENKIN, aged 25 years, spinster, of 47 Tigne Wharf, Sliema the daughter of Thomas George Jenkin

 

A.G. CHOWLES, OD, 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

 

Edward George CHUGG, aged 25 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Euryalus, the son of Edward James Chugg, married 26th October 1950, to Gwendolen Jordan WHITTAKER, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of William Whittaker

 

Ovidio CHURCH, Steward, E/LX23166, 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

 

Charles Fraser Harrington CHURCHILL, aged 32 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Bulldog, the son of Lieut-Colonel Herbert Forbes Churchill, retired, married 7th December 1931 to, Gertrude Vivien SWAN, aged 21 years, spinster, of Broomley Grange, Stocksfield Northumberland, the daughter of Charles Sheriton Swan, Shipbuilder

 

Domenic CINI, E/LX20934, died 22nd May 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester, which was sunk by enemy aircraft

 

Anthony CIOFFI, E/LX20536, died 5th April 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Cornwall, in the Indian Ocean, when his ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft

 

F. CLAPP, 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

 

Jill CLARE, the daughter of Leslie David and Vera Priscilla Clare, Sabiha, Sacred Heart Promenade, Birzebuggia, Petty Officer, R.N., born 19th April 1938

 

Married 22nd November 1906, Albert Edward CLARK, aged 27 years, bachelor, Stoker, R.N., HMS Carnarvon, the son of Charles Clark, Inspector of Police, to Helen Lilly BARLEY, aged 22 years, widow, the daughter of James Reid deceased

 

Alfred John CLARK, aged 20 years, bachelor, Supply Assistant, R.N., HMS Ricasoli, the son of Walter Clark, married 27th October 1951, to Violet Amelia WHITE, aged 21 years, spinster, V.A.D. Nurse R.N., the daughter of Osborne Alexander White

 

Douglas George CLARK, aged 26 years, bachelor, L.S.A., R.N., HMS St. Angelo, the son of James Alexander Clark, married 27th November 1950, to Joyce ONIONS, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Frank Onions

 

Henry W.A. CLARK, Lieutenant, RNR, single, aged 35 years, from London, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901

 

Kathleen Beryl Joy CLARK, the daughter of Kathleen Doris and Horace Leonard Clark, ‘Juliette’, Strada Imrabat, Sliema, Chief Writer, Royal Navy, born 14th October 1932

 

Leslie Alfred CLARK, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, HMS Glow Worm, the son of Lewis Alfred Clark, married 3rd December 1936 to, Vera May ROBBINS, aged 18 years, spinster, of 44 Victoria Road, Alton, Hampshire, the daughter of Flight-Sergeant Leonard Charles Robbins

 

Leo CLARK, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Teredo, in October 1954. The son of Harry Clark, born 16th December 1928 in Luton

 

James H. CLARKE, the son of Florence and Joseph Clarke, 25 Strada San Domenico, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 22nd June 1930

 

Jean Heather CLARKE, the daughter of Florence and Joseph Clarke, 25 Strada San Domenico, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 31st March 1928

 

Feb 26th, Leslie Norman CLARKE, the son of Charles Frederick and Alice Rose Clarke, HMS St.Angelo, and 49 Laurel Avenue, Twickenham, Middlesex. Born 10th April 1921, baptised 26th February 1944

 

Married 21st April 1938, Richard Peard CLARKE, Royal Navy, Lieut-Commander, HMS Shropshire, to Mary NUNAN

 

W.E. CLARKE, Steward, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5˝’ 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

 

Sylvia CLARKSON, born 8th June 1917, the daughter of Walter and Elsie May Clarkson, Seaman, R.N.

 

W.H. CLARKSON, ERA, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5˝’ 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

 

Gloria CLAVE, the daughter of Catherine Margaret and John Summerfield Clave, 20 Prince Albert Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 28th January 1931

 

Richard James CLAYTON, aged 20 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, R.N., HMS Forth, the son of Frederick Clayton, married 17th May 1952, to Norma Elsie SHIELDS, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Joseph Henry Shields

 

J. CLEE, ERA, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

 

Richard John CLEEVE, aged 25 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, R.N.B.Camerata, the son of Harold John Cleeve, married 14th August 1950, to Olive Victoria SHIELDS, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of William Harold Shields

 

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G.H. CLEMENTSON, Stoker, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5˝’ 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

 

P. CLIFFORD, OD, 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

 

M.E.W. CLIFTON, OD, 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

 

Anthony David CLOVER, the son of John Hugh Peterson and Violet Helen Clover, 12 Littlefield Lane, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Paymaster, Lieut-Commander, baptised 8th June 1940

 

John Hugh Peterson CLOVER, aged 23 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, Royal Navy, the son of Harry Clover, Barrister at Law, married 13th December 1930 to, Hilda Kitty WONNALL, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Staff Paymaster Thomas Gerrard Basil Wonnall, Royal Navy

 

Bernard William Geoffrey CLUTTERBUCK, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Cardiff, the son of Albert Bernard Clutterbuck, married 14th December 1926 to, Christine Borgeand ABBOTT, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Frank Abbott

 

Charles Richard COATES, aged 30 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, HMSMaidstone, the son of Frank George Coates, married 15th April 1939 to, Elsie Florence GODDARD, aged 29 years, spinster, of 34 Winstanley Road, Portsmouth, the daughter of Arthur Gilbert Goddard

 

Francis George Crawshay COATES, aged 40 years, bachelor, Commander, R.N., the son of George Alexander Coates deceased, married 23rd March 1918 to, Ruby Deane POWELL, aged 35 years, spinster, the daughter of Even Powell

 

Rosemary Anne COATES, the daughter of Norah Harriett and George Frederick William Coates, 40a Strada Imrabat, Sliema, E.R.A., HMS Valentine, born 16th February 1932

 

Ernest Colin COATS, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Wren, the son of Ernest Symington Coats, Thread Manufacturer, married 18th December 1930 to, Gudrun Viola Hulda Margareta JOHANSON, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Nils Ludvig Hippolytus Johanson, Director of Telegraphs

 

E.E. COBBINGS, Stoker 1st Class, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941

 

Sheila Elizabeth Mary COCK, born 7th January 1927, the daughter of Elizabeth and Thomas Cock, Surgeon, Commander, Royal Navy

 

Derrick Reginald COCKERILL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Royal Navy, the son of Reginald Thomas Cockerill, married 7th July 1948, to Janet Gertrude JONES, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Edwin Jones

 

Albert E. COCKS, Leading Seaman, single, aged 23 years, born in Margate, Kent, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901

 

George Geoffrey CODRINGTON, Lieutenant, single, aged 26 years, born in Richmond, Surrey, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901

 

Douglas William COFFE, the son of Elsie May and Eric Clarence Coffe, 4 Strada Imrabat, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 23rd April 1931

 

Wilfred James COLBORNE, aged 27 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Sealion, the son of Fred Enos James Colborne, married 28th November 1936 to, Adelaide Joan GALE, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Joseph Gale

 

C. COLCLOUGH, 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

 

Brian COLE, aged 24 years, bachelor, Steward, Royal Navy, the son of James Harold Cole, Pilot, Royal Air Force, married 15th October 1966 to, Barbara Ann HALL, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick George Hall. This Marriage took place in St.Michael’s and All Angels Royal Navy Chapel HMS St.Angelo

 

G. COLE, Stoker 1st Class, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 15th February 1942

 

Stewart David COLE, the son of Winston Stewart and Edith Mina Cole, 98 Strada Ridolfo, Sliema, Ordnance Artificer, Royal Navy, born 24th September 1927

 

Antonia Mary COLEBY, born 4th November 1934, the daughter of Mary Alice and Francis John Anthony Coleby, Commander (E), HMS Coventry. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Charles Paton, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard

 

H.E.C. COLEMAN, 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

 

Dorothy Edith COLES, the daughter of Ethel and William Coles, 15 Howard Street, Sliema, Royal Navy born 17th November 1929

 

Bernard COLGAN, AB, P/ESDX.1189. On 19th January 1943 he took part in a raid by three Motor Torpedo Boats on Tripoli Harbour. They came across three tugs towing an Italian submarine. They attacked and set fire to one tug, which caused all three tugs to abandon the submarine and return inside the harbour. The MTB‘s then turned their attention to the submarine and severely damaged it with torpedoes before returning to Malta. He was awarded the DSM for this action 

 

Lieutenant A.F. COLLETT DSC, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Unique, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in January 1941

 

William COLLIER, aged 31 years, bachelor, Ord. Art, HMS Centurion, the son of James Collier, married 9th June 1923 to, Mary Magdalena IVANOVA, aged 33 years, spinster, the daughter of Theodore Ivanoff

 

Vernon Thomas George COLLINGS, born 1st March 1920, the son of Willie and Bessie Lilian Collings, Petty Officer Telegraphist, R.N.

 

Henry Alfred COLLINS, aged 24 years, bachelor, EMA, R.N., Hal Far R.N.A.S., the son of Richard Henry Collins, married 16th June 1952, to Mildred Eve TUCK, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Bertram Tuck

 

L.A. COLLINS, Ord Telegraphist, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

 

Sheila Helen COLLINS, the daughter of Gertrude Anne and Henry George Collins, Parallel Street, Sliema, Warrant Engineer, Royal Navy, born 4th January 1933

 

Mansel Brabazon Fiennes COLVILLE, aged 37 years, widower, Lieut- Commander, HMS Egmont, the son of Gerald Henry Colville, Clerk in Holy Orders, married 21st June 1924 to, Constance Patricia West WALKER, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Augustus Walker

 

Audrey Doreen Margaret COLWELL, born 20th March 1928, the daughter of Olive Elsie Mary and Stanley George Colwell, Leading Seaman, HMS Whitshed

 

Constance Pilcher COLYER, the daughter of John Charles and Matilda Colyer, 5 Dingli Street, Sliema, Petty Officer Telegraphist, Royal Navy, born 2nd September 1927

 

June Mary COLYER, born 16th June 1929, the daughter of Matilda and John Charles Colyer, P.O.Telegraphist, HM Submarine L16. Baptised by the Reverend T.B. Martin Jones, Chaplain 1st Submarine Flotilla, on board HMS Lucia

 

S.C. COMBEN, Leading Stoker, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Cairo. Part of the escort to Convoy ‘Pedestal’ from Gibraltar to Malta, they were attacked by enemy forces when between Sicily and Tunisia. His ship was struck by torpedoes from the Italian submarine Axum, and had to be sunk by HMS Pathfinder

 

Ernest John COMBES, aged 36 years, bachelor, Yeoman of Signals, HMS Centurion, the son of Herbert Combes, Chief Stoker, married 18th December 1923 to, Bertha Edith LEWRY, aged 30 years, widow, the daughter of David John BEVIS, Joiner, HM Dockyard Portsmouth

 

Clive Alexander COMELY, the son of Ethel Lilian and William Stuart Comely, ‘Portland’, Stuart Streeet, Sliema, Electrical Artificer, HMS Resolution, born 18th September 1932

 

Joseph W. COMPTON, Petty Officer 1st Class, married, aged 35 years, born in Barton St. Mary, Gloucestershire, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901

 

F.W.J. CONN, Musician, 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

 

I. CONNELL, 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

 

Samuel CONNER, Surgeon, single, aged 28 years, born Co. Cork, Ireland, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901

 

W. CONNOLLY, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

 

Ernest J.J. CONNOR, Carpenter, married, aged 35 years, born in Plymouth, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901

 

William CONSIGLIO, Steward, E/LX22308, 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

 

Vincent CONTI, Leading Cook, E/LX358073, HMS St.Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 22nd July 1940

 

Charles Alfred Ernest COOK, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, HM submarine Otway, the son of James Cook, married 3rd June 1932 to, Eileen Margaret BRAITHWAITE, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Percy Beaumont Braithwaite

 

Frederick COOK, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, the son of Frederick Cook, married 8th August 1909 to, Hannah Florence AUSTIN, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert William Austin

 

Guy William Richard COOK, aged 27 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, the son of Arthur Lionel Fitzroy Cook, married 5th April 1938 to, Eileen Helen Julia DUFFUS, aged 28 years, spinster, of Limpsfield Chart, Surrey, the daughter of Alexander Scott Duffus deceased

 

H.J. COOK, Leading Seaman, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

 

Jennifer Anne COOK, born 13th February 1934, the daughter of Catherine Cook, nee Tomkinson and George Garnet Pugh Cook, Lieut-Commander, HMS Defender. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Charles Paton, Chaplain, R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard

 

Married 12th April 1958, Kenneth COOK, Royal Navy, to Mary Georgina CARDEW

 

L.F.G. COOK, Gunner (T), 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

 

W. COOK, Leading Steward, 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. COOKE, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

 

Barbara Lilian COOKE, the daughter of May Lilian and Albert George Victor Cooke, 41 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 21st April 1929

 

Gathorne COOKSON, aged 35 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Ramillies, the son of General James Gathorne Cookson, Madras Light Cavalry, deceased, married 20th September 1901 to, Johannah Campbell MACKENZIE, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Walter Scott Mackenzie deceased, Indigo Planter

 

C.N. COOMBER, 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

 

G.A. COOMBS, Stoker 1st Class, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941

 

Cecil Edward COOPER, Chief Airman, Royal Navy, serving in December 1948, from Portsmouth

 

H. COOPER, SBA, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941

 

Philip Sturley COOPER, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Montrose, the son of William Charles Payne Cooper, married 12th November 1921 to, Frances Mary Regina CLARKE, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Thomas Erlin Clarke

 

Richard Kenneth Thomas COOPER, aged 21 years, bachelor, Electrical Artificer, Royal Navy, HMS Phoenicia, the son of Kenneth Tom McKenzie Cooper, married 8th December 1947, to Irene Margaret FISHER, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Howard Fisher

 

E.H. COOTE, 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

 

W. COPLAND, 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

 

John COPPOLA, E/LX22050, died 3rd February 1941, his ship the minesweeper HMS Huntley was attacked by enemy aircraft

 

James Albert CORBETT, aged 22 years, bachelor, Petty Officer Writer, R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of John Campbell Corbett, married 13th June 1953, to Eileen Mary MINION, aged 21 years, spinster, Nurse, the daughter of George Arthur Minion

 

J.T. CORCORAN, Petty Officer, 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

 

H. CORDERY, AB, 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

 

Carmel CORDINA, Leading Steward, E/LX21893, died 18th April 1941, on board the Convoy ship Fiona, when it was bombed off the Egyptian coast

 

Emanuel CORESCHI, 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

 

C.W.B. CORMACK, 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

 

T.J. CORNELIUS, 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

 

J.A. CORNER, 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

 

John R. CORNER, Lieutenant, single, aged 23 years, born in Chatham, Kent, on board HMS Royal Oak in March 1901

 

Eric Patrick Bruce CORNFORD, born November 25th 1932, the son of Ivy Lily and Jack Edward George Cornford, ERA, Royal Navy

 

Jack Edward George CORNFORD, aged 27 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Douglas, the son of Walter John Cornford, married 19th December 1931 to, Ivy Lily PEEL, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of John Laws Peel

 

Joseph COSAITIS, E/L12533, 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

 

Ronald Orral COSTAR, born 24th May 1928, the son of Winifred Alice and Frederick George Costar, Seaman, Royal Navy

 

John Carrington COTTON, the son of William and Margaret Annie Teresa Cotton, 13 Victoria Terrace, Sliema, Chief Writer, Royal Navy, born 28th January 1926

 

C.W. COUGILL, 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

 

Rafe Edward COURAGE, aged 31 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the son of Colonel Miles Rafe Ferguson Courage, married 3rd May 1934 to, Irene Mary Graham CAMPBELL, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of David Graham Muschet Campbell, Governor of Malta

 

Trevor Albert COUSENS, aged 23 years, bachelor, Telegraphist R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of Charles George Philip Cousens, married 8th August 1953, to Tryphena Gertrude RICKS, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Mervyn Ricks

 

John Stanley COUSINS, aged 27 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, HMS Curacoa, the son of John Cousins, married 3rd February 1930 to, Rita REVILL, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of George Henry Revill

 

John Reginald James COWLIN, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, R.N., HMS Fierce, the son of James William Balfour Cowlin, married 26th January 1952, to Shirley Marion OGILVIE, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Stanley Hine Ogilvie

 

H.F.T. COX, 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

 

Irene Elsie Mary COX, the daughter of Frederick John Alen and Lillian Elsie Cox, of 33 Strada Mercato, Floriana, Shipwright, Royal Navy, born 2nd September. 1922

 

June COX, born 5th June 1928, the daughter of Hilda and Henry Cox, Leading Telegraphist, HMS Eagle

 

Nora Adelaide COX, aged 30 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Frederick John Cox, married 21st July 1951, to Ivor Maurice PARKER, aged 25 years, bachelor, ERA, R.N., HMS Armada, the son of Samuel Parker

 

K.N. COXON, 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

 

A.G. COY, Chief ERA, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5˝’ 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

 

J.H. COYLE, Stoker 1st Class, died 13th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Manchester. On escort duty with the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy his ship was badly damaged by enemy aircraft, and later sank. A large number of the crew were rescued by the destroyer HMS Eskimo

 

A.C.G. CRANE, Ord. Signalman, 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

 

George William CRANE, aged 27 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Royal Oak, the son of Herbert Arthur Crane, married 15th November 1930 to, Aline Elizabeth TINALEY, aged 29 years, spinster, of Brasted, Chart, Kent, the daughter of George Alfred Tinaley

 

J.A.B. CRAWFORD, OA5, 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

 

Lieutenant Michael Lindsay Coulton CRAWFORD DSC, First Lieutenant, of HM Submarine Upholder, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in January 1941

 

J.C. CREASEY, Midshipman, RNR, died 13th June 1941, of the anti-submarine Trawler HMS Jade

 

John Ross CREE, aged 24 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Seal, the son of William Cree, married 31st October 1904 to, Lilian Jane COOMBE, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of William Coombe deceased

 

Emanuel CREMONA, AB, E/JX165092, HM Drifter Eddy, died 26th May 1942

 

Married April 1926, Charles John CRITCHETT, aged 25 years, bachelor, Blacksmith, Royal Navy, HMS Sandhurst, the son of Charles Benjamin Critchett, to Maggie OGILVIE, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Walter Ogilvie

 

Married 1st September 1942, Godfrey Rae CRITIEN, Royal Navy, Surgeon Commander, to Ann MICALLEF

 

Charles Edward CROFTS, aged 26 years, bachelor, Sick Berth Steward, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the son of Henry John Crofts retired, married 28th March 1915 to, Annie MATON, aged 23 years, spinster, of New House Farm, Grange, Alvesford, Hants, the daughter of George Maton

 

Jane Bernadette CRONE, Womens Royal Naval Service, serving at HMS Falcon Hal Far, in April 1954. The daughter of William Crone

 

Edward Arnold CROOK, aged 36 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, RNR, the son of George Henry Crook deceased, married 28th May 1919 to, Mary Clare Broad LANCASTER, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of John Lancaster

 

Thomas Kenneth CROPPER, aged 29 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, HMS Falcon, the son of Thomas Noel Cropper deceased, married 7th October 1961 to, Judy Ann HOPKINSON, aged 22 years, spinster, of The Barn House, Nether Wallop, Hampshire, the daughter of Gerald Charles Hopkinson. The Marriage was conducted by the Reverend John Scott, Chaplain, R.N. and took place at St.Nicholas Church, Hal Far

 

Albert James CROSS, aged 27 years, bachelor, Sick Bay Attendant, Staff Quarters, Royal Naval Hospital, the son of John Charles Cross, married  15th December 1938 to Edith Ellen CARPENTER, aged 25 years, spinster, Children’s Nurse, 63 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, the daughter of John William Carpenter

 

Giles Berwick CROSS, aged 24 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Ocean, the son of William Kenneth Ramsden Cross, married 27th January 1953, to Sonia WELSBY-WILLIAMS, aged 33 years, spinster, Air Hostess, the daughter of Reginald Welsby-Williams

 

Joan Eileen CROSSLEY, born 24th February 1932, the daughter of Ethel and Alfred Ernest Crossley, Leading Seaman, Royal Navy

 

Nigel John CROSSLEY, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Witch, the son of Eric Crossley, Gentleman, married 20th February 1931 to, Iris Elaine BARTER, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of William Ewart Barter, Clergyman

 

S.A. CROUCHMAN, Stoker, 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

 

Clive David Clatworthy CROWLEY, born 28th August 1935, the son of Gladys Agar and Clive Ernest Spencer Crowley, Paymaster Commander, Royal Navy

 

M.D.P. CROXON, OD, 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

 

Joyce Mary Melita CRUSE, the daughter of Reginald and Marguerite Cruse, 27 Rue D’Argens, Sliema, AB, Royal Navy, born 7th January 1925

 

Malcolm Giffard Stebbing CULL, aged 36 years, bachelor, Paymaster Captain, HMS Warspite, the son of Ernest George Cull, Clerk in Holy Orders, married 17th May 1927 to, Kathleen Eleanor FORBES, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of George James Henry Forbes

 

B.J. CULLEN, 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

 

E.R. CULVER, 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

 

Stanley CULVER, Able Seaman, single, aged 25 years, born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901

 

G.F. CUMMINGS DSM, PO Telegraphist, HMS St.Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 13th February 1942

 

Raleigh Rosden CUMMINGS, Naval Instructor, single, aged 30 years, born in Dulwich, Surrey, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901

 

George CUNNINGHAM, aged 26 years, bachelor, P.O., HMS Marlborough, the son of George Cunningham, married 16th October 1923 to, Ethel WATERS, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Job Waters deceased

 

Harry Philip CURREY, aged 26 years, Lieutenant, HMS Royal Oak, the son of Henry Tatham Currey, married 31st October 1928 to, Rona Gwenllian HARKNESS, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Robert Harkness

 

Harry Alexander Duncan McDowall CURRIE, 21+, bachelor, Officer, RNR, HMS Safa-el-Bahr, the son of Archibald Milne Currie, married 7th October 1916 to, Gwendolen Maud LINCOLN, 21+, spinster, the daughter of Robert Lincoln deceased

 

R.D. CURRY, OD, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Southampton. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘MW5˝’ 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

 

Martin Miles CURSHAW, born 6th August 1935, the son of Margaret and Miles Curshaw, Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy

 

Francis Charles CURTIS, born 9th June 1924, the son of Charles and Ethel Florence Curtis, Petty Officer, R.N.

 

Maureen Constance CURTIS, the daughter of Ethel Florence and Charles Curtis, 26 Victoria Avenue, Sliema, Petty Officer, R.N., born 30th October 1928

 

Ruth Margaret CURTIS, the daughter of Emily Rose and Donald James Curtis, ‘Diligence’, Strada Vianni, Sliema, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, born 5th February 1936

 

T.G. CURTIS, OD, 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

 

Carmel CUSCHIERI, E/LX20060, died 21st May 1941, HMS Juno

 

Domenic CUSCHIERI, E/L9476, died 24th February 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Dainty, which was sunk by enemy aircraft off Tobruk

 

Joseph CUSCHIERI, Leading Steward, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 6th February 1943

 

Arthur J. CUTHBERT, Able Seaman, single, aged 24 years, born in Ipswich, Suffolk, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901

 

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