John McALEESE, aged 25 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of John McAleese, married 22nd May 1953, to Marian CROWE, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Robert Crowe
W.J. McALLISTER, 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 Ian Bardner McANALLY, aged 21 years, bachelor, Stoker Mechanic, R.N., HMS Forth, the son of John McAnally, married 5th November 1953, to Jacqueline Olive DULSON, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of John Henry Dulson
Mark Henry MacANDREW, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, R.N., H.M.M.M.S. 1548, the son of Douglas John MacAndrew, married 22nd December 1952, to Mary Hewitt WELLS, aged 27 years, spinster, State Registered Nurse, the daughter of Robert Hewitt Wells
Alexander James McARDLE, aged 22 years, bachelor, L.E.M., R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Albert Edward McArdle, married 5th September 1952, to Doris Rachel SOLOMONS, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Lawrence Solomons
Mary Robertson McARTHUR, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John Peacock McArthur, married 28th June 1951, to Thomas John BAKER, aged 22 years, Sick Bay Petty Officer, R.N, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Albert John Baker,
W. McAULAY, 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
Edward Leslie Cyril McAVOY, aged 23 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Shark, the son of Edward McAvoy, married 24th November 1922 to, Edith Maud BOWRING, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Stephen Handel Bowring
Rose Frances Victoria McAVOY, born 8th January 1927, the daughter of Edith Maud and Edward Leslie McAvoy, AB, Royal Navy
S. McCALLUM, 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
F. McCANN, Canteen Assistant, 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
J.P. McCLURE, Signalman, on the Tug C.308, when it was sunk off Bahar ic Caghaq on 11th May 1942
Able Seaman William McCLURE, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
Joan Mary McCONNELL, aged 27 years, widow, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John Henry BALLARD, married 23rd December 1948, to John Vincent MANDER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Royal Navy, HMS Chequer, the son of Jack Spencer Mander
R.P. McCONNELL MBE, Leading Seaman, died 12th February 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Decoy
Leading Signaller William McCORMACK, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
John McDONOUGH, R.N., HMS Ranpura, the son of John and Ivy Mcdonough, married 6th July 1958, to Maria FARRUGIA, of Naxxar, the daughter of Peter and Frances Farrugia, nee Borg
Donald McDONALD, aged 21 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Egmont, the son of Charles McDonald, married 15th January 1920 to, Daisy Alice BONFIELD, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of George Bonfield deceased
D.A. McDONALD, Boy 1st Class, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
John Charles Mackie MacDONALD, aged 25 years, bachelor, Surgeon Lieutenant, RNVR, the son of Colonel Alister Cameron MacDonald, married 27th June 1945 to, Irene ROBINSON, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Victor Robinson
W.H. McDONALD, 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
G.P. McDOWELL, Leading Seaman, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
J. McFADYEN, Stoker 1st Class, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Robert Meryon William MacFARLAN, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS London, the son of Rear-Admiral Robert Stelman Macfarlan, married 1st February 1938 to, Patricia Wilberforce MORONY, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Colonel Burdett Edward Morony, R.E. retired
David McGARVA, aged 28 years, bachelor, Engine Room Artificer, HMS Intrepid, the son of Andrew McGarva, married 25th March 1939 to Helen PENGELLY, aged 27 years, spinster, Children’s Nurse, 14 Rue D’Argens, Sliema, the daughter of Charles Albert Pengelly
Ian Lauchlan Mackay McGEOCH, aged 23 years, bachelor, Sub-Lieutenant, HMS Clyde, the son of Lauchlan Alexander McKay McGeoch, married 24th December 1937 to Eleanor Somers FARRIE, aged 22 years, spinster, 9 Ghar iD Dud, Sliema the daughter of Hugh Farrie, Clerk in Holy Orders
G.A. McGONEGAL, Ord. Signaller, 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
Lieut-Commander S.A. MacGREGOR OBE, Staff Officer, 10th Submarine Flotilla Headquarters, in the Winter of 1941
Married 25th May 1915, Arthur Wilson MACILWAINE, aged 26 years, bachelor, Assistant Paymaster, R.N., HMS Egmont, the son of Sydney Wilson Macilwaine, Medical Practitioner, to Kate Waterlow SEWILL, aged 26 years, spinster, of the Parish of St.John, Redhill, Surrey, the daughter of Henry Sewill
J.F. McINNES, OD, 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
Robert MACK, aged 25 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Resource. the son of Jesse Hannant Mack, Naval Officer retired, married 14th July 1937 to Elizabeth Mary BOWER, aged 19 years, spinster, from New Brighton, Cheshire, the daughter of Roy Bower
C. MACKAY, 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
R.P. McKAY, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
F. McKENNA, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
A. MACKENZIE, Lieutenant (E), 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
Lieutenant A.J. MacKENZIE, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Ursula, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in 1941
E.M. MACKENZIE, Shipwright, 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
Peter MacKINNON, Midshipman, died on Sunday 31st January 1904 around 11p.m. on board his ship, HMS Albemarle
William Gemmell MACKINNON, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Supply Assistant, HMS Maidstone, the son of William George Mackinnon, married 22nd December 1938 to Peggy CARTER, aged 21 years, spinster, Shop Assistant, of 23 Luzju Street, Sliema, the daughter of Archibald Carter, Shipwright, R.N.
Dennis Alfred McKINSON, the son of Charles and Flora McKinson, 15 Melita Street, Sliema, Blacksmith, R.N. Born 15th January 1925, baptised 25th April 1939
N.R. McLEOD, OD, died 23rd March 1942, on board HMS Beaufort
T. McMAHON, 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
C.J. McLAUGHLIN, Chief ERA, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 12th June 1940
J. McLAUGHLIN, 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
Hector Charles Donald MacLEAN, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Bryony, the son of Donald Charles Hugh Maclean deceased, married 7th November 1933 to, Opre VYVYAN, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of William Geoffrey Vyvyan deceased
Jessie Chisholm MacLEAN, aged 30 years, spinster, Petty Officer, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of James MacLean, married 9th June 1948, to Joseph Anthony GUEST, aged 28 years, bachelor, Chief ERA, Royal Navy, HMS Whitesand Bay, the son of Joseph Anthony Guest
Stewart Alexander MacLEAN, aged 25 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, HMS St.Angelo, the son of William Alexander John MacLean, married 9th October 1971 to, Susan Margaret CROKER, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry James Croker. This Marriage took place in St.Michael’s and All Angels Royal Navy Chapel HMS St.Angelo
Married 3rd December 1927, George Leonard MacLENNAN, aged 37 years, bachelor, Engineer Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy, HMS Sandhurst, the son of Duncan Munroe MacLennan, Engineer Lieutenant, Royal Navy retired, to Kathleen Margaret BRADING, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Stanley James Brading, Engineer Lieut-Commander, R.N.
Rodina Alice MACLEOD, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Donald Roderick MacLeod, married 11th October 1947, to Clifford Graham HOGG, aged 28 years, bachelor, Royal Navy, HMS Wolfe, the son of Clifford Hogg,
Anthony MAHONEY, R.N., the son of Cornelius and Mary Mahoney, married 6th September 1958, to Jean SHAW, the daughter of Hubert and Elsie Shaw
William Bernard MacLEOD, aged 35 years, bachelor, Surgeon, HMS Illustrious, the son of Lieut-Colonel Henry John Macleod, married 2nd January 1904 to, Isobel Anne CUTHBERT, aged 33 years, spinster, the daughter of Hugh Cuthbert
I.A.J. McMENEMY, 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
James Ferguson McMILLAN, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Sick Berth Attendant, HMS St.Angelo, the son of Donald McMillan, married 5th June 1954 to, Blanche Sedgwick GEORGESON, aged 32 years, spinster, V.A.D., Royal Naval Hospital Bighi, the daughter of Richard Sedgwick Georgeson. The Marriage was conducted by the Reverend John Geikie Falconer, Chaplain, R.N. and took place at St.Luke’s Chapel, Bighi Royal Naval Hospital
R. McMURRAY, Leading Seaman, died 1st February 1943, HMS Mosquito
J.P.McNABB, Staff Surgeon, single, aged 38 years, from Scotland, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901
J. McNEILL, 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
W.E.C. McPHERSON, MAA, 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
Elizabeth Madge McRITCHIE, born 8th January 1918, the daughter of Marion and William Macpherson McRitchie, Lieutenant, R.N.
William MacPherson McRITCHIE, aged 32 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, RNR, HMS Harrier, the son of Daniel McRitchie deceased, married 14th March 1917 to, Elizabeth Marion Dow SAINTER, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Lieut-Colonel James Dow Sainter deceased
Henry Hastings McWILLIAM, aged 35 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the son of Ormiston McWilliam, married 7th November 1929 to, Joan Frances Lennox Morgan SINGER, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Admiral Morgan Singer
Arthur J.D. MACAULEY, Lieutenant, single, aged 30 years, born in Devonport, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
John Victor MACKLEN, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Signalman, HMS Egmont, the son of Charles Henry Macklen, married 24th February 1923 to, Doris Mary MALLAN, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur James Mallan
A. MADGWICK, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
J.C. MADIGAN, Leading Stoker, died 20th March 1943, on board HMS Derwent
Married 6th September 1958, Anthony MAHONEY, Royal Navy, to Jean SHAW
F. MAIDENS, Writer, 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
Christopher Robert MAGUIRE, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, HMS Shropshire, the son of Christopher Maguire, married 15th November 1938 to Barbara Mary OVER, aged 21 years, spinster, of 91 Devonshire Road, Weston-Super-Mare, the daughter of John Edgar Over
A.B. MAIR, 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
Bernard Louis MAJENDIE, Lieutenant, single, aged 27 years, born in London, on board HMS Renown March 1901
Harold G.J. MAJOR, Surgeon, single, aged 33 years, born in Croydon, Surrey, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
Wilfred MALLESON VC, Assistant Captain, Malta Dockyard during WWII. He was awarded the Victoria Cross when a Midshipman on board HMS Cornwallis, for his actions on 25th April 1915 during the Gallipoli campaign. He died in 1975
John MALLIA, Leading Steward, died 2nd May 1941, HMS Malaya
Lawrence MALLIA, Steward, E/LX22995, died 19th July 1944, HMS Talbot
Francis MAMO, E/L6426, 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
John Vincent MANDER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Royal Navy, HMS Chequer, the son of Jack Spencer Mander, married 23rd December 1948, to Joan Mary McCONNELL, aged 27 years, widow, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John Henry BALLARD
Joseph MANGION, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX20458, 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
J. MANLEY, Telegraphist, 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 Richard Philip MANLEY, baptised 12th February 1933, the son of John Decker Hayward Manley, Lieut-Commander, HMS Glorious
Peter John MANLEY, the son of John and Joyce Manley, Casa del Mare, St.Julians, Lieut-Commander, R.N., born 21st June 1939. Died in King George V Hospital
Leonard Robert MANN, aged 23 years, bachelor, Supply Assistant, R.N., HMS St. Angelo, the son of Samuel Mann, married 8th August 1953, to Eileen Margaret SKILTON, aged 23 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Frederick Benjamin Skilton
Leonard Albert William Frank MANNING, aged 22 years, bachelor, L.S.B.A., R.N., HMS Ocean, the son of Edgar Cyril Manning, married 5th January 1952, to Ivy May CHAPMAN, aged 22 years, spinster, Senior V.A.D., the daughter of George Alfred Chapman
Kenyon George Coulson MANSFIELD, aged 26 years, bachelor, Petty Officer Telegraphist, R.N., HMS Fierce, the son of Walter George Mansfield, married 11th August 1951, to Mildred Edwina BROWN, aged 27 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Edward C. Brown
Leslie James MANSFIELD, aged 29 years, bachelor, Royal Navy, R.N.A.S. Kalafrana HMS Falcon, the son of James Mansfield, married 5th March 1949, to Barbara Laura Ida Cecilia KIRK, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Richard Kirk
A. H. MANSLEY, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
W.A. MANTLE, 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
G.W.E. MAPSON, PO, 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
Herbert Charles William MARCHANT, aged 26 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Barham, the son of John Marchant, married 5th February 1937 to, Annice NEWBY, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Edward Newby
S.A. MARDLING, 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
Joan MARK, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John William Mark, married 27th April 1949, to Roy Newton BAKER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Artificer, Royal Navy, HMS Solent, the son of William Henry Baker,
William Edward MARLEY, aged 24 years, bachelor, Telegraphist, Royal Navy, RNB Camerata, the son of Valentine Walter Marley, married 27th August 1952, to June Margaret McMASTERS, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of John Thompson McMasters
Pauline Audrey MARLOW, the daughter of Violet May and John Marlow, 41 Strada Pace, Sliema, Leading Seaman, Royal Navy, born 30th January 1932
Anthony MARMARA, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX11937, 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
Lieutenant N. MARRIOTT DSC, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine P39, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in March 1942
Lieutenant A.C.G. MARS, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Unbroken, in August 1942
James Alexander MARSDEN, aged 37 years, bachelor, Chief Stoker, HMS Mackay, the son of Benjamin James Marsden, married 22nd February 1930 to, Elizabeth Aranka KLEIN, aged 32 years, spinster, the daughter of Salamon Klein
Geoffrey Edwin MARSH, born 21st August 1929, the son of Olive May and Thomas William Marsh, Lieutenant, HMS Sussex. Baptised by the Reverend J.W.Evans, Chaplain HMS London
Graham Roy MARSH, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Oswald, the son of Frank Bertram Marsh, married 27th December 1939 to Joyce Evelyn KNOTT, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Henry Alfred Knott
Pamela Joan MARSH, born 9th May 1926, the daughter of Olive May and Thomas William Marsh, Lieutenant, Royal Navy
Sheila MARSH, the daughter of Phyllis Rebecca and Wilfred George Marsh, Kent House, Ponsonby Street, Gzira, Leading Stoker, HMS Oberon, born 26th October 1932
Alfred Francis William MARSHALL, aged 28 years, bachelor, ERA, Royal Navy, HMS Sandhurst, the son of Harry Marshall, Fruit Salesman, married 31st October 1934 to, Edith Ellen BROWN, aged 29 years, spinster, of Barming Heath, Maidstone, Kent, the daughter of John Sidney Brown deceased
S.T. MARSHALL, 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
William Ernest MARSHALL, aged 48 years, widower, Fleet Surgeon, HMS Duke of Edinburgh, the son of William Marshall, married 21st May 1914 to, Amy Maria STULPNAGEL, aged 34 years, spinster, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the daughter of Charles Edward Stulpnagel, Professor Education Department of the Indian Government
Charles Sydney MARSLAND, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, Royal Navy, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the son of John Albert Marsland deceased, Chief ERA Royal Navy, married 9th May 1934 to, Gwendoline Primrose Lilian OLIVER, aged 25 years, spinster, of Le Mazet, Golfe Juan, Alpes Maritimes, France, the daughter of William Charles Oliver, Carrier’s Agent
Jean Patricia MARSLAND, born 16th February 1935, the daughter of Gwendoline Primrose Lillian and Charles Sydney Marsland, Leading Telegraphist, Royal Navy
Sylvia Joan MARSLAND, the daughter of Charles Sydney and Gwendoline Primrose Lillian Marsland, 14b Strada Cappucini, Floriana, Leading Telegraphist, R.N., born 19th June 1936
Albert Morton MARTIN, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Douglas, the son of Albert Morton Martin, Surgeon, married 3rd March 1931 to, Dorothy O’FARRALL, aged 24 years, spinster, of 24 Strada Mezzodi, Valletta, the daughter of Trevor O’Farrall, Racehorse Trainer
Alan Victor MARTIN, aged 24 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, R.N., HM Submarine Talent, the son of Bertram Victor Martin, married 12th May 1951, to Iris Mary DIMENT, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert Reginald Diment
Denys Bryan MARTIN, aged 30 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, R.N.V.R., HMS Gregale, the son of Percy Edward Martin, married 6th June 1944, to Irene Maude Frances TAYLOR, aged 34 years, spinster, Subaltern A.T.S., the daughter of Francis Taylor
Frederick James MARTIN, Petty Officer, D/JX 134305, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
J. MARTIN, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Lieutenant J.D. MARTIN, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine P39, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in March 1942
R.R. MARTIN, 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
J.T. MARTINDALE, OD, 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
Ian Duncan MARTINEAU, born 4th March.1930, the son of Noreen Joyce and Ian Mackenzie Martineau, Lieutenant, HMS Eagle. Baptised on board HMS Eagle, by the Reverend R.M.Nicholls, Chaplain RN
A.A. MARTYR, Wt.Elec., 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
K.J. MARWOOD, Leading Seaman, 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
William J. MASCALL, Chief Petty Officer, married, aged 34 years, born in Kings Cross, London, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
A.H. MASON, 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
Archibald Rutherford MASON, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Electrician’s Mate, R.N. the son of James Robert Mason, married 13th December 1952, to Thomasine Isabella STOREY, aged 25 years, spinster, State Registered Nurse, the daughter of Matthew Storey
W. MASON, Leading Stoker, 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
William Joseph MASTERS, aged 31 years, bachelor, Chief ERA, Royal Navy, HMS Phoebe, the son of Alfred Nicholas Masters, married 29th March 1948, to Dorothy May THOMAS, aged 27 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of David Thomas
Marjorie Phyllis MATHEW, born 21st May 1901, the daughter of Owen Robert and Ellen Dodson Mathew, Assistant Paymaster, R.N.
Bryan MATTHEWS, aged 25 years, bachelor, E.R.A., R.N., HMS Loch Lomond, the son of Thomas Matthews, married 17th April 1951, to Pamela Audrey WOODS, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Sydney Frank Woods
G.A. MAXFIELD, AB, 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
W.C. MAXWELL, Leading Telegraphist, 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
Henry Victor Auldos MAY, aged 25 years, bachelor, 2nd Writer, HMS Egmont, the son of Henry James May, married 19th March 1919 to, Hilda Clara DRURY, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Alfred William Drury, C.P.O., Royal Navy
Winifred Kate MAY, born 16th May 1897, and baptised 1902, the daughter of Kate Annie and Thomas George May, ERA, HMS Hibernia
Lieutenant S.L.C. MAYDON, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine P35, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in 1942
J. MAYES, 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
Married 11th June 1930, Cyril Henry MAYNE, aged 27 years, bachelor, AB, Royal Navy, HMS Broke, the son of Willie George Mayne, to Iris Hunoona LUNNON, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of William Julius Lunnon
William MAYOR, Able Seaman, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
Guzeppi MAZZELLI, a crew member of the Mooring Vessel Moor, lost his life on 8th April 1941 when the vessel struck a mine and quickly sank in Grand Harbour
Joseph MEDINA, Stoker 1st Class, E/KX98141, died when HM Drifter Justified was lost 16th June 1942
Frank David MEDLEY, HMS Forth, the son of Frank and Kathleen Medley, married 28th December 1957, to Margaret Teresa CARUANA-DINGLI, of Zabbar, the daughter of Nicholas and Josephine Caruana Dingli
Married 17th October 1906, Charles Mortimer MEESON, aged 26 years, bachelor, Assistant Paymaster, R.N., HMS Suffolk, the son of Charles Edwin Meeson, Insurance Broker, to Catherine Alice Rose DAVIS, aged 34 years, spinster, the daughter of Benjamin Godwin Davis
Arthur Alured MELLIN, Lieutenant, single, aged 30 years, born in Stand, Lancashire, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901
S. MELLORS, Stoker 1st Class, died 12th August 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Foresight. His ship was part of the escort for the vital ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, when it was torpedoed by the Italian Air Force, and sank the next day
Anthony MERCIECA, E/LX21860, died 10th April 1940, on board the destroyer HMS Hunter. His ship with others engaged some destroyers of the German Navy in Ofotfjord, Norway, and was successful in torpedoing and sinking two, the Wilhelm Heidkamp and the Anton Schmitt. On their way down the fjord they came under attack from other German destoyers and the Hunter was hit by shellfire and set ablaze, then torpedoed, and sank
David Brian MERRICK, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, R.N., HMS Ricasoli, the son of Harry Collier Merrick, married 9th May 1953, to Eileen Kathleen DAVIES, aged 22 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Francis George Davies
W.W. MERRILL, Leading Seaman, 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
George METCALFE, AB, died 4th April 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
Michael Donston Capel MEYRICK, aged 34 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, HMS Afridi, the son of Vice-Admiral Sidney Julian Meyrick, married 27th August 1938 to, Jocelyn Marian Murray BEADON, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Colonel Lancelot Richmond Beadon
Emanuel MICALLEF, E/LX21166, 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
Espedito MICALLEF, Leading Steward, E/LX12523, 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
George P.C. MICALLEF, AB, E/JX283054, HMS Talbot, the submarine base, died 25th October 1942
John MICALLEF, E/LX23399, 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 MICALLEF, Leading Steward, E/LX21220, died 22nd May 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester, which was sunk by enemy aircraft
Herbert A. MICHELL, Clerk, single, aged 20 years, from Portsmouth, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901
Thomas F.T. MICHELL, Lieutenant, single, aged 27 years, born in Russia, (British Subject), on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
Griselda Elizabeth Margaret MIDDLETON, born 23rd February 1927, the daughter of Hugh Philip and Margaret Mabel Middleton, Lieut-Commander R.N.
G.S. MIDDLETON, Leading Stoker, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
Lieutenant Commander Anthony MIERS VC, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Torbay in 1942. Later Rear Admiral Sir Anthony Miers VC.
Joseph MIFSUD, AB, E/JX146456, died 5th September 1939, HMS St.Angelo
Publius MIFSUD, E/LX20063, 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
W. MILBURN, AB, died 5th April 1943, on the destoyer HMS Nubian
P.C. MILES, 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
William James MILES, aged 24 years, ERA, R.N., the son of Levi Miles, Carpenter, married 19th October 1902 to, Katherine Evelyn Maud McDONALD, aged 23 years, the daughter of John Wesley McDonald, Captain in the Merchant Service
J. MILLAR, 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
C.C. MILLER, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Charles Christopher Duppa MILLER, born 10th July 1938, the son of Muriel Emily and Francis Duppa Miller, Lieut-Commander, HMS Hardy. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Alan Spender, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard
David Andrew MILLER DSM+Bar, Able Seaman, D/JX 164986, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
Edward Vernon MILLER, aged 26 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Cardiff, the son of George Edward Miller, married 3rd April 1926 to, Agnes Emily JOYCE, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert Joyce
Frederick MILLER, the son of Ellen and Frederick Miller, 36 Oratory Street, Sliema, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, born 3rd August 1934 (twin)
George Eric MILLER, aged 29 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, R.N.A.S. Hal Far HMS Falcon, the son of George Alfred Miller, married 29th June 1949, to Myra PUNCH, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alfred Ernest Punch
Hugh MILLER, Clerk, single, aged 20 years, born in Elmers End, Beckenham, Kent, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
J.S. MILLER DSC, Lieutenant, died 19th December 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Penelope. His ship ran into and Italian minefield, and struck a mine which exploded on the port side abreast of the bridge, but the damage was not severe and she arrived at Malta
Peter MILLER, the son of Ellen and Frederick Miller, 36 Oratory Street, Sliema, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, born 3rd August 1934 (twin)
Roland Charles MILLER, aged 26 years, bachelor, Engineer Lieutenant, HMS Egmont, the son of William Edward Miller, Commander, R.N., married 28th January 1905 to, Decima Johanna Grylls RATCLIFFE, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of John Ratcliffe deceased
H. MILLINGTON, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
W.H. MILLIS, 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
J.W. MILLS, 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
Patricia MILLS, the daughter of Eileen Beatrice and William James Henry Mills, ‘Ajax’, Strada Vianni, Sliema, Shipwright, Royal Navy, born 26th July 1936
Commander Ronald MILLS, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Tetrarch, sailed from Chatham to Malta in 1940
R.W.L. MINION, Leading 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
C.C. MITCHELL, ERA, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
D. MITCHELL, Leading Seaman, 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
Geoffrey MITCHELL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Naval Airman, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Alfred Henry Mitchell, married 21st November 1953, to Mavis Lilian EDWARDS, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Joseph Benjamin Edwards
Geoffrey MITCHELL, R.N., the son of Frederick and Nellie Mitchell, married 17th May 1958, to Sheila TOWNSEND, R.N., the daughter of Frank and Kathleen Townsend
John MITCHELL, the son of Jennie and Gibson Mitchell, ‘Tyne’, Gzira Street, Sliema, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, born 29th May 1932
John Henry MITCHELL, aged 27 years, bachelor, Senior Master, HMS Curacoa, the son of John Henry Mitchell, married 3rd November 1930 to, Jeannie Elizabeth PROCTOR, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of William Alexander Proctor
John Henry MITCHELL, aged 26 years, bachelor, Shipwright, HMS Resolution, the son of James Albert Mitchell deceased, married 16th February 1935 to, Doris CLEWS, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of William Clews
Tom MITCHELL, aged 24 years, bachelor, Electrical Artificer, HMS Sandhurst, the son of Tom Mitchell, married 28th November 1931 to, Annie DOIG, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of George Fraser Doig
W.A. MITCHELL, Stoker 1st Class, 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
W.L. MITCHELL, OD, 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
Francis MIZZI, AB, died 2ndd October 1944, HMS St.Angelo
Ganni MIZZI, 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
Thomas Gibson MOBBS, Royal Navy. Born in London 1848. Chief Boatswain HM Dockyard 1899 – 1902. Promoted to Lieutenant 1903. His wife Elizabeth, nee WHYMAN, and children Mabel, Ernest, Minnie, Ethel, Thomas and Kathleen were with him in Malta. The youngest child Kathleen died 3rd September 1902 and is buried in Kalkara Naval Cemetery
J.M. MOCATTA, 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
Dorothy Beatrice MODGET, aged 25 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Leslie Donald Modget, married 4th November 1950, to Mervyn Percival DAY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, R.N., HMS Tabard, the son of Samuel Percy George Day
Cynthia Mary MOLLOY, the daughter of Lilian Grace and Harry William Molloy, Isouard Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 2nd August 1929
C. MOLYNEUX, 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
S. MONK, OA5, 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.H. MONK, 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
Emanuel MONTANARO, Steward, E/LX25454, died 19th December 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Neptune. Whilst searching for and Italian convoy heading for Tripoli his ship ran into a minefield, and sank with the loss of all the crew, except one survivor
Robert MONTGOMERY, aged 27 years, bachelor, Dental Surgeon, Royal Navy, HMS Liverpool, the son of Edwin Montgomery, married 29th July 1949, to Daphne Jean Margaret BRIGGS, aged 26 years, spinster, Nurse, the daughter of Sydney Walter Briggs
John H. MOODY, Chief Petty Officer, married, aged 32 years, born in Portsea, Hampshire, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
Married 27th November 1907, George Loste MOON, aged 26 years, bachelor, Assistant Paymaster, R.N., HMS Orion, the son of Robert Cullen Moon, Inspector of Machinery R.N., retired, to Melita Rose WRIGHT, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Henry Wright
G. Loste MOON, Paymaster, Royal Navy, his wife gave birth to a daughter on 10th September 1908 at their residence in Strada It Torri, Sliema
Melita Dorothy MOON, born 10th September 1908, the daughter of George and Melita Rose Moon, Assistant Paymaster, R.N.
Edgar Norman MOORE, aged 21 years, bachelor, Signalman, Royal Navy, HMS St. Angelo, the son of Malcolm Moore, Foreman of Works, HM Dockyard, married 29th July 1936 to, Berry Sybil GARDINER, aged 20 years, spinster, of Milton, Portsmouth, the daughter of Bertram Percy Gardiner, Tailor
F.N. MOORE, 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
Harry John MOORE, aged 24 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, HMS Oswald, married 6th March 1940 to Hettie Mary TULLETT, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Sydney Tullett
Kenneth George MOORE, aged 24 years, bachelor, Radio, R.N., HMS Teredo, the son of George Henry Moore, married 18th May 1950, to Dorothy Madeline TOOBY, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Norman George Miles Tooby
Leonard Sandham MOORE, aged 21 years, bachelor, Telegraphist, R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of Albert Ernest Moore, married 5th September 1952, to Henrietta Eliza Elsie GARDENER, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Frank Gardener
S.R. MOORE, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
A.E.G. MOORMAN, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
John Kenneth MOORSHEAD, born 26th January 1905, the son of Annie Julia and John Eddin Moorshead, Engineer Lieutenant, HMS Fawn
W. MOREHEN, Stoker 1st Class, 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
W.C. MOREY, 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
Jean Anne MORGAN, aged 28 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Vernon Evan Morgan, married 23rd March 1953, to Alan LIDDELL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of Albert William Liddell
R.E. MORGAN, SA, 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
W.J. MORGAN, Stoker Petty Officer, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
E.W. MORRIS, 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
Richard Diamond MORRIS, aged 24 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, HMS Warspite, the son of George Morris, married 3rd November 1939 to Vera WILLIS, aged 25 years, spinster, Artiste, 598 Blanche Street, Sliema, the daughter of Walter Willis
Richard Lionel MORRIS, the son of Mavis Wilhelmina and Walter Morris, ‘Rosetta’, Depiro Street, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, HMS Devonshire, born 26th March 1935
Albert E. MORRISON, Petty Officer 2nd Class, single, aged 25 years, born in Birkenhead, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
T.J. MORTON, Surgeon-Lieutenant, 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.E.A. MORTON, SB 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
S. MOSE, 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
Janet MOSEDALE, the daughter of Ernest Arthur and Ivy Lily Mosedale, 26 Strada San Fillipo, Birzebuggia, Telegraphist, R.N., born 26th March 1938
Hugh Colin Christie MOSSOP, aged 25 years, bachelor, Royal Navy, HMS Phoenicia, the son of John Craig Christie Mossop, married 20th March 1948, to Fay Margaret LISTER, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of S. Matthew Lister
Hazel MUDD, the daughter of Doris and Harold Mudd, Bramlar House, Strada Marina, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 25th November 1929
Royston MUDD, the son of Harold and Doris Mudd, 18 Rue D’Argens, Sliema, Petty Officer R.N., born 6th September 1928
Maureen Joan MULDOON, the daughter of Lilian Maud and Clifford Muldoon, Camela House, Blanche Street, Sliema, Stoker Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 31st December 1934
Henry MULLIGAN, Steward, EL/X22037, 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
S.J. MULLIS, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Edward MUNDAY, Stoker 2nd Class, C/SKX 1599, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
R.C. MUNDY, 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
Alma Irene Melita MURPHY, baptised 28th August 1903, the daughter of Elizabeth and Francis James Murphy, Ship's Steward, Royal Navy
Christopher John MURPHY, aged 28 years, bachelor, P.O., HMS Chrysanthemum, the son of Cornelius Murphy deceased, married 3rd April 1926 to, Eveline GABRIEL, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of John Gabriel
John MURPHY, Yeoman of Signals, died 4th April 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
John Michael James MURPHY, aged 28 years, bach, Engineer Lieutenant, R.N., the son of John Murphy, married 2nd October 1903 to, Florence CAMPBELL, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of Francis Beresford Campbell
Norman Christopher MURPHY, born 7th November 1927, the son of Eveline and Christopher John Murphy, Petty Officer, Royal Navy
Joseph MUSCAT, Steward, E/LX22991, died 4th August 1941, HMS Medway
Diane MUSPRATT, the daughter of Reginald and Very Muspratt, 54 Via Cospicua, Casal Paola, Leading Signalman, R.N., born 27th June 1938. She died in King George V Hospital 30th July 1938
S.D. MUSPRATT, Chief 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
John Vivian Auchmuty MUSTER, born 7th May 1917, the son of Olga Gertrude Helena and John Domville Auchmuty Muster, Lieutenant, R.N.