Dominic D’AGOSTINO, Leading Steward, died 29th May 1940, on board the destroyer HMS Grafton. Engaged in evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, his ship was hit by a torpedo from the German U-boat U-62
Carmel D’ANDREA, E/LX23204, died 22nd May 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester, which was sunk by enemy aircraft
W.H. DALLAS, Leading Stoker, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
Kenneth George John DALE, aged 23 years, bachelor, Naval Airman, R.N.A.S. Hal Far, the son of George Dale, married 9th February 1952, to Jean Elizabeth VINEY, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Cecil Viney
John DALY, Gunner, married, aged 41 years, from Ireland, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901
Sub-Lieutenant William DALZIEL, R.N., died in Bighi Royal Naval Hospital, 1st May 1919 from pneumonia. He was on his way from England to take up a post in a Black Sea port
Ronald Henry DANBY, the son of William Henry and Alice Danby, 26 Strada San Giacinta, Sliema, Leading Stoker, Royal Navy, born 2nd April 1925
N.F. DANCE, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Ronald DANIEL, aged 25 years, bachelor, Chief Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Falcon, the son of Edgar Charles Arthur Daniel, married 2nd February 1952, to Dorothy Alice KESLAKE aged 22 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William Walter Stanley Keslake
Lieutenant DANIELL, First Lieutenant of HM Submarine Upright, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in January 1941
W. DARGUE, AB, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 25th April 1942
Lieutenant G.P. DARLING, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Usk, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in 1941. The submarine was lost on 28th April 1941
Manwel DARMANIN, 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.R. DARTER, 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
Leading Seaman Robert Wallace DAVIDSON DSM, P/JX 143409, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
G.W. DAVIDSON, Midshipman, 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
E.E. DAVIES, 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
Eileen Kathleen DAVIES, aged 22 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Francis George Davies, married 9th May 1953, to David Brian MERRICK, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, R.N., HMS Ricasoli, the son of Harry Collier Merrick
G. DAVIES, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
George Edward Patrick DAVIES, aged 24 years, bachelor, Naval Airman, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of James Davies, married 25th March 1950, to Brenda May HUGHES, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Ernest Hughes
Jacqueline DAVIES, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Charles Davies, married 3rd October 1952, to Michael Terence Davy TANDY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, R.N., RNB Camerata
Married 28th December 1949, Myrndin Edward DAVIES, Royal Navy, Surgeon Lieutenant, to Mary DILLEY
Richard DAVIES, aged 27 years, bachelor, Joiner, HMS Sussex, the son of William Davies, married 19th November 1938 to, Evelyn Elizabeth Marie THOMAS, aged 21 years, spinster, from Liverpool, the daughter of William Thomas
Married 4th January 1926, Thomas Edwin DAVIES, aged 26 years, bachelor, Engineer Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the son of Thomas Henry Davies, to Clara Agnes Ritchie BROWN, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Alfred Fawcett Brown
T. DAVIES, AB, on the Tug C.308, when it was sunk off Bahar ic Caghaq on 11th May 1942
W.T. DAVIES, Stoker Petty Officer, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
A.W. DAVIS, Mentioned in Despatches, Commissioned Gunner, 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
C.H. DAVIS, MAA, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 14th April 1942
Anne Jill Rosalie DAVISON, born 11th September 1938, the daughter of Violet Rosalie and John Carr Davison, Chief Stoker, HMS Sten. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Alan Spender, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard
George DAVISON, aged 24 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Stissey, the son of George Thomas Davison, married 21st April 1937 to Edith Priscilla THORNTON, aged 21 years, spinster, from Newcastle upon Tyne, the daughter of John Thomas Thornton
Peter DAW, the son of Victor Harold George and Nathalie Alice Jessie Daw, 12D Rue D’Argens, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 24th July 1923
Victor George DAW, the son of Victor Harold George and Nathalie Alice Jessie Daw, 12D Rue D’Argens, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 6th October 1918, baptised 6th November 1927
Selby Gladstone DAWSON, aged 34 years, widower, Blacksmith, HMS Royal Sovereign, the son of William Chattis Dawson, married 26th December 1933 to, Irene BARSOTTI, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Luigi Barsotti
Edwin DAY, aged 20 years, bachelor, L.S.A., Royal Navy, HMS Phoenicia, the son of Edwin Day, married 10th August 1949, to Florence Elsie ADAMS, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of James Adams
J.A. DAY, AB, on board the destroyer HMS Hasty, died 15th June 1942, when his ship was attacked by an E-Boat
Mervyn Percival DAY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, R.N., HMS Tabard, the son of Samuel Percy George Day, married 4th November 1950, to Dorothy Beatrice MODGET, aged 25 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Leslie Donald Modget
R.V. DAY, Stoker 1st Class, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Spiru D’EMMANUELE, 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
Hubert Henry de BURGH, Sub-Lieutenant, single, aged 22 years, born in Ireland, on board HMS Renown March 1901
V.P de Co. de KOCK DSC, Lieutenant, South African Navy, HMS St Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 7th March 1943
John P. de MONTMORENCY, Lieutenant, single, aged 28 years, born Ireland, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901
John de ROBECK, Commander, single, aged 58 years, born in Naas, Ireland, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
Reverend John Denham Denis de VITRE, Chaplain, single, aged 31 years, born in Wantage, Berkshire, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901
David Wilfrid DEAN, the son of Wilfrid Henry and Doris Agnes Dean, Bendigo House, Ta‘ Xbiex, E.R.A., R.N., born 6th July 1936
L.S. DEAN, Ck (O), 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
Married 15th February 1930, Reginald Charles DEAN, aged 32 years, bachelor, Warrant Engineer, Royal Navy, HMS Calypso, the son of Albert Edward Dean, to Clara Hilda BATTIE, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of Percy Harry Battie
Married 15th November 1941, Edmund DEAR, Royal Navy, to Stella XUEREB
Joseph DEBATTISTA, Leading Seaman, of the Tug St.Angelo, died 30th May 1942
Dennis Arthur DEELEY, aged 22 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Royal Oak, the son of Arthur James Deeley, married 26th October 1927 to, Lillian Kate GRUBB, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Walter Mathew Grubb
Cikku DEGABRIELE, 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
Peter DEGABRIELE, Stoker 1st Class, HMS St.Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 26th June 1940
P.C.C. DE LAREN, Assistant Paymaster, HMS Venerable, died of typhoid fever in Smyrna, and buried in Smyrna cemetery
Vincent DEMICOLI, Steward, E/LX25433, died 22nd May 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester, which was sunk by enemy aircraft, off south west Crete, with the loss of 693 officers and men
W.A. DEMPSTER, Leading Stoker, 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
C. DENHAM, Leading Stoker, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
Married 16th October 1926, Harold Arthur DENHAM, aged 27 years, bachelor, AB, Royal Navy, HMS Viscount, the son of William Stephen Denham, to Ivy Frances KEENE, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Keene
Frederick Arthur Vere DENNING, aged 28 years, bachelor, Surgeon, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the son of Arthur Denning, married 23rd July 1918 to, Daisy EMDIN, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Archie Russell Emdin, Engineer Captain, R.N.
G.B. DENNIS, 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
Michael Maynard DENNY, aged 27 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Emperor of India, the son of Edward Denny, Clerk in Holy Orders, married 8th November 1923 to, Sara Annie Esme WELMAN, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Lieut-Colonel Herbert Loftus Welman, Royal Irish Rifles retired
Edward A. DENNYS, Assistant Paymaster, Clerk to the Secretary, single, aged 27 years, born in Southsea, Hampshire, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
Reginald Jack DEVILLE, born 28th July 1930, the son of Lilian and William Deville, Blacksmith, HMS Sandhurst
William Henry DEVILLE, born 25th September 1928, the son of Lilian Mary and William Lawrence Deville, HMS Danae, Royal Navy
William Lawrence DEVILLE, aged 26 years, bachelor, Blacksmith, HMS Danae, the son of William Henry Deville, married 25th June 1928 to, Lillian Mary WRIGHT, aged 30 years, spinster, of South Eastern Hospital, New Cross, London, from Greenwich, London, the daughter of William Thomas Wright
Hugh DEVINE, aged 26 years, bachelor, ERA, the son of Hugh Devine, married 31st August 1902 to, Clara Catherine PRECIOUS, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Precious
Married 16th November 1928, Ronald Hugh DEWHURST, aged 23 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HM Submarine X.1. the son of Robert Paget Dewhurst, to Torquilla Macleod LAWRANCE, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert Clyde Lawrance
Vincent DIACONO, Leading Steward, E/LX20044, 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
Married 15th November 1927, Godfrey Christopher DICKENS, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Eagle, the son of William Godfrey Dickens, to Gladys KENYON, aged 19 years, spinster, of Alverstoke, Hampshire, the daughter of John Howard Kenyon
R.E. DICKENS, 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
F. DICKSON, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
E. DILLON, Signalman, on the Tug C.308, when it was sunk off Bahar ic Caghaq on 11th May 1942
E.J.P. DILLOW, Stoker Petty Officer, 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
J. DITCHFIELD, Stoker Petty Officer, died 7th May 1943, HMS Orion
Arthur DIXON, aged 26 years, bachelor, Mechanician, HMS Resolution, the son of Foster Dixon, married 1st December 1933 to, Ena PARROTT, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Stephen Parrott
B.G. DIXON, SA, 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 6th October 1943, James Granville DIXON, Lieutenant, R.N.V.R., to May Ann CARUANA
John DOBIE, aged 25 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, HMS Huntley, the son of John Dobie, married 13th April 1936 to, Rosina MARTIN, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Martin
Reginald George DOBLE, the son of Alfred George and Edith Ada Doble, 16A Strada Imrabat, Sliema, Petty Officer Cook, Royal Navy, born 9th November 1927
Basil Hugh DODDS, aged 26 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Galatea, the son of Edward Thomas Dodds, Gentleman, married 16th May 1936 to, Doris Mary SEDGMAN, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert Sedgman deceased, Schoolmaster
Harry DODGSON, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, Royal Navy, the son of William Henry Dodgson, married 24th December 1925 to, Violet Maud WILLS, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Harry Wills
Peter Michael DODGSON, the son of Conway Vivian and Delia Dodgson, Korce, Albania, Lieut-Commander Royal Navy. The family was on a cruising holiday but had not been able to find an English priest until they reached Malta. Born 19th January 1936
Leslie Frederick DODRIDGE, born 12th March 1928, the son of Leslie and Ivy Victoria Dodridge, R.N. Schoolmaster
Married 19th October 1957, Brian Anthony DOLMAN, Royal Navy, to Vera Marie POWER
Norman Augustine DONALDSON, aged 39 years, bachelor, Master at Arms, HMS St.Angelo, the son of Hector Augustine Donaldson, married 15th September 1945 to, Winifred JONES, aged 30 years, spinster, WRNS, the daughter of Thomas Jones
Leslie Frederick DODRIDGE, the son of Leslie and Ivy Victoria Dodridge, 13B Windsor Terrace, Sliema, Schoolmaster, Royal Navy, born 12th March 1928
Richard Francis DOVEY, aged 23 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Curlew, the son of Frank Herbert Dovey, married 17th May 1932 to, Phyllis Amy ROBINSON, aged 21 years, spinster, of 47 Percy Street, Northampton, the daughter of Frederick William Robinson
Ernest George DOWDING, aged 23 years, bachelor, Naval Airman, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Ernest Dowding, married 12th February 1951, to Phyllis Georgina MANLOW, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Percy Manlow
F.H. DOWLING, Stoker 1st Class, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Joan Dulcie DOWNARD, aged 27 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Vernon Usher Downard, married 6th April 1951, to Thomas William BRADLEY, aged 29 years, widower, Commissioned Boatswain, Royal Navy, R.N.B. Camerata, the son of Harold Orton Bradley
J. DOWNIE, Ord.Signalman, 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 DOWNEY, aged 32 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, HM Submarine L.26, the son of Edward Downey, Coast Guard retired, married 7th February 1931 to, May UNWIN, aged 25 years, spinster, of 11 Berne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, the daughter of Alfred James Unwin, Licensed Victualler retired
Wallace George DOWNING, aged 31 years, bachelor, Marine Engineer, HMHS Maine, the son of George Henry Downing, Shipwright, married 25th May 1935 to, Doris Lizzie HARRIS, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Fred Harris, Engineer
Alan John DOWSE, the son of Ethel and Frank Dowse, ‘Rose’, Old College Street, Sliema, Leading Seaman, Royal Navy, born 2nd June 1936
Douglas DOWSE, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Sick Berth Attendant, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the son of Robert Dowse deceased, married 2nd June 1956 to, Jean BOTWRIGHT, aged 21 years, spinster, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the daughter of Samuel Botwright, R.N. retired. The Marriage took place at St.Luke’s Chapel, Bighi Royal Naval Hospital
Thomas DOYLE, Able Seaman, single, aged 21 years, born in Ireland, of HMS Renown in 1901
David George DRAKE, aged 22 years, bachelor, Electrical Artificer, R.N., HMS Magpie, the son of Arthur George Drake, married 25th April 1953, to Edna May WILKINS, aged 23 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Edward John Wilkins
H.G.C. DRAKE, Stoker, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
S.J. DRAKE, Stoker 1st Class, died 16th April 1943, on board the destroyer HMS Pakenham, off the island of Pantellaria. His ship together with HMS Paladin engaged two Italian Navy destroyers, Cassiopea and Cigno. The latter was sunk but HMS Pakenham sustained serious damage and though taken in tow had to be sunk after an air attack
W.F.J. DRAPER, 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
Thomas S. DRUMMOND, Leading Seaman, HMS Eagle, found dead on Saturday 14th February 1953. It is believed he fell off the bastions at Valletta a height of around 100 feet
H.H.S. DRURY, Stoker 1st Class, 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
James Brigham DRYSDALE, aged 22 years, bachelor, ERA, Royal Navy, HMS Statesman, the son of Robert Drysdale, married 11th February 1948, to Edith Ellen CARMODY, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of William Walter Carmody
Geoffrey Loraine Dyer DUCKWORTH, born 24th May 1930, the son of Grace Ella Mary and Arthur Dyer Duckworth, Officer, Royal Navy. Baptised by the Reverend D.J.Wanstall, Chaplain RN on board ship
Geoffrey Russell Joober DUFFAY, the son of Russell John Hugh and Lucretia Phyllis Duffay, ‘Posilippo’, Strada Pace, Tigne, Sliema, Warrant Engineer, Royal Navy, born 28th January 1927
Jack William DUFTON, aged 27 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, HMS Huntley, the son of Arthur Dufton, married 11th July 1927 to, Evelyn Mary Patricia WALKINGTON, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Spink Walkington
Eyre Sturdy DUGGAN, aged 34 years, bachelor, Pay Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy, the son of George Duggan, married 24th November 1925 to, Doris Hebe GOODE, aged 35 years, spinster, the daughter of Minton Goode
William Alfred DUGGIN, aged 28 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Worcester, the son of William Duggin deceased, married 12th April 1937 to, Dorothy Lilian CRIPPS, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur George Cripps
John S. DUMARESQ, Lieutenant, single, aged 29 years, born South Wales, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
Philip W. DUMAS, Lieutenant, single, aged 33 years, from London, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901
George E. DUNCAN, Surgeon, single, aged 27 years, born Paddington, London, on board HMS Renown March 1901
A.T. DUNN, Leading Seaman, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Margaret DUNN, the daughter of Catherine Emma and Arthur Dunn, HMS Sandhurst, born 23rd March 1930
William Charles DUNN, aged 30 years, bachelor, P.O., HMS Egmont, the son of Philip Dunn, married 24th July 1922 to, Daisy Adelaide MITCHELL, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert John Mitchell
T.W.F. DUNNING, Petty Officer, 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
C.E. DUNT, 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
R.J. DURANT, Ord. Tel., 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
Arthur S.W. DURSTON, Assistant Engineer, single, aged 24 years, born Portsmouth, on board HMS Renown March 1901
W.A. DYER, 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