Joseph FAIELLA, AB, E/JX164541, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 24th November 1940
A.E. FAIRCHILD, 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
D.J. FAIRWEATHER, Surgeon-Lieutenant, 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
Angelo FALZON, Steward, E/LX25509, died 19th Decembr 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Neptune. His ship ran into a minefield and sank with the loss of all the officers and men, except one
Gaetan FALZON, E/LX21856, 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
M. FANNING, Stoker Petty Officer, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Robert Leonard FARDELL, aged 20 years, bachelor, Naval Airman, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of George Leonard Fardell, married 23rd August 1952, to Greta Kathleen SMITH, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of George Thomas Smith
Vera Bessie FARMER, born 12th July 1905, the daughter of Bessie and Frederick Thomas Farmer, Artificer, R.N.
Amanda Patricia FARRAR, the daughter of Amanda Elizabeth Courtney and Leonard Farrar, 20 Norfolk Street, Sliema, Engineer Officer, Royal Navy, born 17th May 1932
Frank Joseph FARRELL, born 21st September 1901, the son of David and Margaret Farrell, Stoker, R.N.
Joseph FARRELL, Steward, E/LX22996, 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
Alexander FARRINGTON, aged 35 years, bachelor, Commander, HMS Lancaster, the son of General Claus John Macleod Farrington deceased, married 21st January 1905 to, Adrienne Eva Blanche FORBES, divorced, the daughter of Charles Colonel Cecil Roodes
Anthony FARRUGIA, Leading Steward, E/LX30632, died 18th April 1941, on board the Convoy ship Fiona, when it was bombed off the Egyptian coast
Carmel FARRUGIA, AB, of the minesweeper HMS Ploughboy, died 1st March 1941
John FARRUGIA, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX12430, 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 FARRUGIA, E/KX87274, Stoker 1st Class, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 11th June 1940
Joseph FARRUGIA, E/LX20246, died 27th April 1941, on the destroyer HMS Wryneck, which was carrying survivors from the Slamat Transport, when they were attacked and sunk by German Stuka dive-bombers
Vincent FARRUGIA, AB, of the Tug St.Angelo, died 30th May 1942
H.R. FAULKNER, 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
Hugh Webb FAULKNER, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Malaya, the son of William Cooke Faulkner, married 18th May 1927 to, Olave Mary YOUNGER, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Lieut-Colonel John Henderson Younger retired
W.J. FAULKNER, AB, 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
Ernest FAWCITT, aged 29 years, bachelor, Pharmacist, Royal Naval Hospital, the son of John Robert Fawcitt, married 30th January 1940 to Lillian LANG, aged 34 years, spinster, Nursing Sister, Royal Naval Hospital, the daughter of George James Lang
Sherard M.A. FAWCKNER, Engineer, single, aged 29 years, born in Southsea, Hampshire, on board HMS Royal Oak in March 1901
Richard FELL, Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy, serving at Hal Far Royal Navy Air Station, in November 1949. The son of David Fell, born in Teynmouth
Greta Christine FELTHAM, the daughter of Gladys and Harry Walter Feltham, ‘Lolimi’, Blanche Street, Sliema, Leading Signalman, Royal Navy, born 17th December 1934
Carmel FENECH, E/KX98133, Stoker 1st Class, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 30th March 1941
Gio FENECH, E/LX22030, 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 FENECH, Stoker Petty Officer, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 13th February 1942
John FENN, aged 23 years, bachelor, 1REM, HMS St.Angelo, the son of Jack Fenn, married 1st August 1970 to, Charmian Jennifer DONALDSON, aged 20 years, spinster, Leading Wren, of Whitehall Mansions, Ta Xbiex, the daughter of William Donaldson deceased. This Marriage took place in St.Michael’s and All Angels Royal Navy Chapel HMS St.Angelo
James Swithin FERGUSON, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Malaya, the son of Percy Frank Heath Ferguson, married 5th January 1938 to May Elizabeth O’Donel LONGFORD, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of John Manning Longford
James H. FERGUSSON, Surgeon, single, aged 26 years, born in Shanghai, China, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
D. FERRIS, 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
Richard FIDDICK, Able Seaman, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
Edward Eastwick FIELD, aged 23 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Commonwealth, the son of Charles Eastwick Field, Surgeon, married 28th February 1913 to, Gertrude Caroline KIRKLY, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Ernest Edward Ward Kirkly, Clerk in Holy Orders
Edward James FIELD, baptised 2nd November 1930, the son of Mabel and Frederick Edward Field, HMS M 21, Signalman. Baptised on board HMS Cyclops by the Reverend T.B. Martin Jones, Chaplain R.N.
Jill Elizabeth FIELD, born 11th December 1931, the daughter of Decima Vera and Herbert Charles Gordon Field, Electrical Artificer, Royal Navy
Cyril Thomas FINCH, aged 30 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, Coastal Forces Base, the son of Cyril Herbert Finch, married 18th November 1944, to Eileen Hastings GILL, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Norman Francis Gill
Edmund John McKenzie FINDLAY, aged 22 years, bachelor, ERA, R.N., HMS Magpie, the son of John McKenzie Findlay, married 26th July 1952, to Eileen Margaret TONGE, aged 22 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Thomas William Tonge, Sergeant, Royal Marines
James FINLAY, aged 25 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Coventry, the son of James Finlay deceased, Gentleman, married 10th November 1934 to, Katharine Lloyd STREET, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Paymaster Captain Edward Walter Lloyd Street, R.N., deceased
P. FINNERTY, SBA, 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 FINNIS, Captain, single, aged 49 years, born in Dover, Kent, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901
Walter William FISH, aged 29 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, RNR, HMS Queen Victoria, the son of Walter Fish deceased, married 25th April 1917 to, Norah Middleton WHITTEN, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Joseph Alexander Whitten
Edward Garlick FISHER, aged 32 years, bachelor, Surgeon, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the son of Thomas Fisher, Physician and Surgeon, married 7th February 1915 to, Catherine Ross McLEOD, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of John McLeod, Gaelic Missionary
C.I. FITCH, 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
T.D. FITZGERALD, 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
Married 20th December 1955, John FLANAGAN, HMS Rodington, to Jean McGILL of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Married 16th November 1937, Alfred Edward FLANNERY, Royal Navy, Surgeon, Lieut-Commander, HMS Active, to Elizabeth Maud DUFFY
A.J. FLAVELL, Stoker 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
Ernest Edward FLETCHER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Cook, HMS Iron Duke, the son of John William Fletcher, married 3rd February 1921 to, Mali SCHNEIDER, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Pierre Schneider deceased
George H. FLETCHER, Assistant Engineer, single, aged 27 years, born in Armadale, Scotland, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
Duminku FLORES, 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
E. FLOWERS, 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
W.H.S. FLUCKER, OD, HMS Hasty, died 15th June 1942
Alexander Dennis FLYNN, aged 31 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Surprise, the son of Peter Buxton Flynn, married 28th October 1920 to, Emily PICKERING, aged 31 years, widow, the daughter of William Thompson deceased
Harry FODEN, born 17th February 1903, the son of Maude and Harry Foden, Paymaster, HMS Tyne
F.T. FOKER, Cook, 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
Albert John FOLEY, aged 36 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Larne, the son of Timothy Foley, married 25th May 1918 to, Esther Violet YATES, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of John Charles Yates
T.A. FOOT 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
W.T.J. FOOTE, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
Haydon Marriott Sutherland FORBES, aged 22 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Endeavour, the son of Frank Forbes, married 11th November 1920 to, Cicely Markham ARMITAGE, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert Borlase Armitage
J.W. FORBES, 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
T.B. FORBES, 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
Betty Elsie FORD, aged 24 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William James Ford, married 10th February 1951, to Eric Sidney SMITH, aged 22 years, bachelor, E.R.A., R.N., HMS Cheviot, the son of Sidney Walter Smith
Spencer Dundas FORKS, aged 38 years 9 months, Commander, HMS Hibernia, the son of George Edward Forks deceased, married 21st February 1913 to, Ethel WALKER, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Lieut-Colonel John Selley Walker
J.M. FORTY, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Lieutenant Alexander D. FOSTER, R.N.V.R., in command of Motor Torpedo Boat No.313. On 19th January 1943 took part in a raid on Tripoli Harbour with two other MTB’s. 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
D.S. FOSTER, OD, HMS Hasty, died 15th June 1942
Able Seaman George John FOSTER, P/J 43636, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
Robert Cowan FOSTER, aged 35 years, bachelor, Surgeon Lieut-Commander, HMS Bryony, the son of William Rigby Foster, married 19th November 1931 to, Ethel Maud DEACON, aged 30 years, spinster, R. N. Hospital, Plymouth, the daughter of Bertram William George Deacon
G.W. FOULGER, AB, 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
Herbert Francis FOWLER, aged 37 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, HMS Garland, the son of Edward Fowler, married 24th June 1939 to Olga RAPSANIOTIS, aged 21 years, spinster, 48 Strada Vianni, Sliema, the daughter of John Rapsaniotis
Henry Victor FOWLER-WALLIS, aged 33 years, bachelor, Wireless Telegraph Officer, R.F.A., R.F.A. Plumleaf, the son of James Henry Fowler-Wallis, Jeweller, married 1st November 1934 to, Vera Irene CORBETT, aged 21 years, spinster, of 37 Cheviot Street, Lincoln, the daughter of John Harold Corbett, deceased, Chief Electrical Engineer, Royal Navy
Audrey Olga FOX, the daughter of Doris Elizabeth Fox, 9 Strada San Antonio, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 4th September 1931
E. FOX, 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
Frederick James FRAME DSM, Chief ERA, D/M 38773, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
Herbert Arthur FRAMPTON, aged 38 years, widower, Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist, Royal Navy, HMS Pandora, the son of Arthur Reginald Frampton deceased, Farmer, married 25th December 1935 to, Fanny Dorothy POPHAM, aged 34 years, spinster, of 89 Grayshott Road, Portsmouth, the daughter of Robert Henry Charles Popham, Royal Navy retired
Joseph FRANCICA, Leading Cook, E/LX21089, 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
L.M. FRANKLAND, Lieutenant, RNVR, 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
Bruce A. FRASER, Captain, R.N., serving on HMS Glorious, in October 1937
Roger Mansfield FREDERICK, the son of Nora Mary and Roger Frederick, 171 Strada It Torri, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 19th January 1930
B.K. FREEDMAN, Pay Lieutenant, 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.F. FREEMAN, AB, on the Tug C.308, when it was sunk off Bahar ic Caghaq on 11th May 1942, and he lost his life
Reece Truman FREEMAN, aged 21 years, bachelor, Sailor, United States Navy, RNAS Hal Far, the son of Reece Truman Freeman, married 14th August 1965 to, Morag Jayne McLEAN, aged 21 years, spinster, WRNS, RNAS Hal Far, the daughter of John McLean. The Marriage took place at St.Nicholas Church, Hal Far
Ernest James FREESTONE, aged 37 years, bachelor, Chief Yeoman of Signals, HMS Warspite, the son of Isaac Freestone, married 25th July 1939 to Doris BONEHILL, aged 36 years, spinster, Teacher of Dancing, Brighton Flats, 69 Norfolk Street, Sliema, the daughter of Harry Bonehill
Kathleen Florence FRENCH, aged 26 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of James Edwin French, married 30th July 1952, to George Arthur Henry LEGGETT, aged 26 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, R.N., HMS Tyne, the son of Arthur Leggett
David Rowthorne FRENCH, the son of Norman Arthur and Edna Mary French, 82 De Piro Street, Sliema, Leading Writer, R.N., born 11th December 1937
John Reeve FRENCH, aged 27 years, bachelor, Signalman, HMS Sussex, the son of Sydney Thomas French, married 20th May 1939 to Ellen WRIGHT, aged 33 years, spinster, Music Hall Artiste, 28 Zammit Clapp Street, Pieta, the daughter of John Holiday Wright
Norman Arthur FRENCH, aged 23 years, bachelor, Writer, HMS St.Angelo, the son of Arthur Wilson French, married 31st March 1936 to, Edna Mary ROWTHORNE, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of William Rowthorne
Nevison Richard FRIDD, the son of Helen Elizabeth and Nevison Fridd, 42 Windsor Terrace, Sliema, Electrical Artificer, Royal Navy, born 4th April 1934
H.A. FRIEND, Stoker 1st Class, 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
Samuel FRIZELL, AB, HMS Emerald, drowned at sea about fifty miles off Malta, on 16th February 1926
Richard Wilson FROGGATT, born 4th August 1931, the son of Violet Maud and Thomas Wilson Froggatt, Surgeon-Lieutenant, HMS Achates
Thomas Wilson FROGGATT, aged 30 years, bachelor, Surgeon Lieutenant, HMS Devonshire, the son of Tobias Child Froggatt, married 10th November 1930 to, Violet Maud STOKES, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Walter Stokes
John FROOD, Able Seaman, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
Garth Beatson FROST, the son of James William and Joyce Frost, 128 Upper Rue D'Argens, Misida, Yeoman of Signals, R.N., born 28th September 1938
Leslie William FULFORD, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, HMS Caledon, the son of Richard William Fulford, married 25th June 1928 to, Amalia SARUSI, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of James Sarusi
Barbara Muriel FULLER, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alfred Fuller, married 19th July 1944, to Kenneth Sydney BENDELL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Leading Signaller, Royal Navy, HMS Medway II, the son of John Jack Bendell
Henry FULTON, aged 33 years, bachelor, Chief Electrical Artificer, HMS Royal Sovereign, the son of Thomas George Fulton, married 5th May 1931 to, Norah CONOLLY, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Arthur Hamilton Pellatt Conolly
R.W. FYFE, Commander (E), 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