Lieut-Commander Boris KARNICKI, Commanding Officer of the Polish Submarine Sokol, in 1941
George Michael KEANE, Lieutenant, single, aged 25 years, born in Dublin, Ireland, on board HMS Renown March 1901
James KEENAN, aged 33 years, bachelor, ERA, the son of William Keenan deceased, married 9th November 1903 to, Ethel Angela Margaret WHEATSTONE, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur William Wheatstone deceased
Anthony Robert KEEVES, aged 21 years, bachelor, Stoker Mechanic, R.N., HMS Ranpura, the son of Albert George Keeves, married 28th February 1953, to Doreen Ivy CHAPMAN, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Chapman
John Donald KELLY, aged 43 years, bachelor, Captain, HMS Dublin, the son of Lieut-Colonel Henry Holdsworth Kelly retired, married 6th April 1915 to, May Australie KELLY, aged 35 years, spinster, the daughter Thomas Hussey Kelly deceased
V.H. KELSEY, Sub-Lieutenant, HMS Talbot, the submarine base, died 27th February 1942
C.H. KEMP, 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 John KEMP, aged 26 years, bachelor, ERA, R.N., HMS Manxman, the son of Edward Alfred Kemp, married 19th April 1952, to Zena Nancy BOTTLE, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Sydney John Bottle
Married 28th October 1916, Ronald Northcote KEMPE, aged 36 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy, HMS Pentstemon, the son of John Arrow Kempe, to Edith Harriett Jane BIRD, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Pavin Bird
A. KENDALL, Petty Officer, on the Tug C.308, when it was sunk off Bahar ic Caghaq on 11th May 1942
L. KENNARD, Leading Cook (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
T.M.H. KENNY, 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
Dorothy KENYON, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William Kenyon, married 14th July 1951, to Roy Arthur BALL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Leading Airman, Photographer, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Norman Arthur Ball
Patrick KEOPANE, Chief Airman, Royal Navy, married 11th December 1948, to Doris SAKELLAIDIS
C.B. KER, Midshipman, 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
Jane KERR, born 31st October 1926, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret Augusta Kerr, Lieut-Commander, R.N.
Keith KERR, aged 22 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Leverton, the son of William Isaac Kerr, married 5th March 1966 to, Gloria Jean BYWATER, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Archibald Bywater. This Marriage took place in St.Michael’s and All Angels Royal Navy Chapel HMS St.Angelo
Lieutenant J.B. de B. KERSHAW DSO, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine P31, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in 1942
Dorothy Alice KESLAKE aged 22 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William Walter Stanley Keslake, married 2nd February 1952, to Ronald DANIEL, aged 25 years, bachelor, Chief Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Falcon, the son of Edgar Charles Arthur Daniel
A.F. KETT, Petty Officer 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
I.W. KEY, EA, died 23rd July 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Manchester. His ship was part of the escort of Operation ‘Substance’ a Convoy from Gibraltar, when it was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian E-boats Nos. 16 and 22. An oil fuel tank was hit and the adjacent compartments flooded, also her engines were damaged, so she returned to Gibraltar
A.R. KEYLOCK, AB, died 26th March 1942, on board HMS Avon Vale
John A. KEYS, Paymaster, Secretary to the Rear Admiral, single, aged 37 years, born in Pembroke, Wales, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
Leslie George KILL, aged 24 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, HMS St.Angelo, the son of Robert James Kill, married 12th June 1937 to Margaret Morris Lowe SHADE, aged 21 years, spinster, from Fratton, Portsmouth, the daughter of James Shade
W.A. KINCH, Petty Officer, 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
June Margaret KINGSLEY ROWE, the daughter of Charles Alfred and Marie Irvine Kingsley Rowe, Sacred Heart Avenue, St.Julians, Lieut-Commander, R.N., born 25th June 1938
J.C.K.M. KINSMAN, Lieutenant, 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
Married 21st February 1930, Bertie Ernest KIRBY, aged 37 years, widower, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, HMS Huntley, the son of Frederick George Kirby, to Katie Mabel LILLISTONE, aged 39 years, spinster, the daughter of James Lillistone
Francis Harold KIRBY, aged 30 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, HMS Caledon, the son of John Kirby, married 8th November 1930 to, Alice COOPER, aged 30 years, spinster, Nurse, of 2 Strada Carmine, Sliema, the daughter of George Cooper
Steward C. KIRBY, on board the destroyer HMS Gurkha, died 17th January 1942, when his ship was sunk by the German U-Boat U-133 off the Libyan coast
Albert KIRK, aged 27 years, widower, AB, HMS Resolution, the son of George Kirk deceased, married 6th April 1926 to, Lilian GILSON, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Gilson
Edward George Sidney KIRK, born 2nd September 1930, twin, the son of Lilian and Albert Kirk, AB, HMS Eagle
Jessie Beatrice Dorothy KIRK, born 2nd September 1930, twin, the daughter of Lilian and Albert Kirk, AB, HMS Eagle
Mary Florence Cissie Ethel KIRK, baptised 1st September 1928, the daughter of Lilian and Albert Kirk, Seaman, Royal Navy
Arnold Vernon KIRKE, born 13th February 1903, the son of Florence and Arnold Kirke, Lieutenant, R.N.
Walter KIRKWOOD, aged 36 years, bachelor, Petty Officer Telegraphist, HMS Warspite, the son of Walter Kirkwood, married 7th May 1938 to Lilian Charlotte MILLER, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Philip Edward Miller
J.M.B. KIRTON, 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
Stanley Gordon KITCHING, aged 21 years, bachelor, Stoker Mechanic, R.N., HMS Saintle, the son of James Henry Kitching, married 1st August 1953, to Barbara Jeannette FORD, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Thomas William Ford
Henry Karslake KITSON, Lieutenant, single, aged 23 years, born in Newton Abbott, Devon, on board HMS Renown March 1901
John Geoffrey KITTS, aged 24 years, bachelor, Leading Electrician’s Mate, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of John Joseph Kitts, married 26th November 1952, to Elizabeth HICKS, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Edmund Stuart Hicks
J.W. KNEE, Stoker PO, on the Tug C.308, when it was sunk off Bahar ic Caghaq on 11th May 1942
F.H. KNOWLES, 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
Michael Charles KOESLER, the son of Elsie May and Lewis Charles Koesler, 76 Strada Ridolfo, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 13th February 1930
Married 19th November 1928, Lewis Charles KOESTER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Royal Navy Officer, HMS Royal Sovereign, the son of Frank Oscar Koester deceased, to Elsie May WIMMS, aged 24 years, spinster, of Leytonstone, Essex, the daughter of Joseph Henry Wimms
L.C. KOESTER, 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
Leading Seaman W.J. KOSTUCH, died 26th September 1943. A crew member of the Polish submarine Sokol, (formerly HMS Urchin), attached to 10th Submarine Flotilla