Joseph PACE, E/LX21000, 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
Michael Charles PACKHAM, the son of Doris Belinda and George Douglas Packham, 74 Strada Ridolfo, Sliema, Warrant Officer, Royal Navy, born 10th February 1933
W. PACKWOOD-LEDDY, Leading Steward, 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
A.R. PAGE, S.A., 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
L.F. PAGE, Sub-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
J.P. PAGE, 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
Rosaline June PAGE, aged 20 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Walter Henry Page, married 9th June 1951, to Clement HUMPHREYS, aged 23 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of William Humphreys
Derek Brian PALMER, aged 20 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, R.N., HMS Daring, the son of Harry Palmer, married 27th February 1954, to Sheila May Doreen ENDICOTT, aged 16 years, spinster, the daughter of William Herbert Endicott
Frank PALMER, born 12th August 1876, baptised 1908, the son of Morris and Selina Palmer, ERA, R.N.
Frank Walter PALMER, born 22nd July 1932, the son of Alica and Walter Reginald Palmer, Leading Signalman, Royal Navy
John Littleton PALMER, the son of Winifred and Henry Palmer, Howard Street, Sliema, Chief Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 19th January 1933
Wilfred George PALMER, born 15th October 1908, the son of Frank and Sarah Jane Palmer, ERA, R.N.
William George PALMER, aged 34 years, bachelor, Sick Berth Steward, HMS Aboukir, the son of William George Palmer deceased, married 6th August 1908 to, Lilla Caroline Ellen LODGE, aged 36 years, spinster, the daughter of Jesse Lodge deceased
Eric Charles PANNALL, aged 23 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Clyde, the son of Major Charles Pannall, retired, married 5th June 1936 to, Dorothy Millicent PHILLIPS, aged 24 years, spinster, of Church Close, Church Street, Kensington, London, the daughter of Henry Francis Travers Phillips, Indian Police, retired
In January 1953, Seaman George PAPPS, HMS Tyne, got into the driver’s seat of a taxi parked near the Royal Navy Picket House in Valletta, and drove off down the steps near Kingsgate, then down Kingsway knocking down Seaman George Wilson of HMS Indomitable. As the car reached St.John’s Street, Police Constable F.Bartolo jumped onto the running board and forced the car to stop. Charges were brought against Papps.
Christopher Gambier PARKER, born 12th December 1908, the son of Helen Nina and Harry Charles Frederick Cunliffe Parker, Fleet Paymaster, R.N.
C.N. PARKER, Sub-Lieutenant, 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
H.C.F.C. PARKER, Fleet Paymaster, HMS Orion, his wife gave birth to a son on 12th December 1908 at 61 Strada it Torri, Sliema
Henry Charles Frederick Cunliffe PARKER, aged 43 years, bachelor, Fleet Paymaster, R.N., the son of William Hennessey Parker, Captain, R.N., married 3rd March 1908 to, Helen Mina COPLAND, aged 38 years, widow, the daughter of Colonel Edward Parry GAMBIER Royal (Bombay) Engineers
Henry Walter PARKER, the son of Walter Paddick and Elizabeth Parker, HMS Broke, born 7th July 1905, baptised 28th August 1927
Ivor Maurice PARKER, aged 25 years, bachelor, ERA, R.N., HMS Armada, the son of Samuel Parker, married 21st July 1951, to Nora Adelaide COX, aged 30 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Frederick John Cox
Jean Patricia PARKER, born 19th March 1925, the daughter of Joseph Nathaniel and May Elizabeth Parker, Petty Officer, R.N.
Reginald F. PARKER, Lieutenant, single, aged 29 years, born in London, on board HMS Renown March 1901
Renee PARKER, aged 25 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John Edward Parker, married 4th July 1953, to John Edward BUNTING, aged 21 years, bachelor, Writer, R.N., HMS Falcon, the son of Walter Bunting
K.H. PARKHOUSE, Shipwright, 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
C. PARRY, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
Married 26th November 1928, Gilbert Charles George PARRY, aged 38 years, widower, Gunner, HMS Valiant, the son of Charles George Parry, to Georgina Clare THWAITES, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Joseph Collinson Thwaites deceased
Reginald St.Pierre PARRY, aged 31 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Russell, the son of Reginald Coleridge Parry, Royal Dublin Fusiliers retired, married 16th February 1911 to, Violet Beatrice WAYMOUTH, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Richard Waymouth, Fleet Paymaster, R.N.
John Edward PARTLETON, Leading Seaman, C/J 108856, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
L. PASCOE, Stoker Petty Officer, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
David John PASSELLS, the son of Doris Minnie and Keith Charles Passells, ‘Leviathan’, Old College Street, Sliema, Supply Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 1st March 1934
Stoker J. PASZEK, died 25th March 1942. A crew member of the Polish submarine Sokol, (formerly HMS Urchin), attached to 10th Submarine Flotilla.
H.W. PATMORE, 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 D. PATON, Lieutenant, single, aged 26 years, born in Fernihurst, Jedburgh, Scotland, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
George Henry PAYNE, aged 27 years, bachelor, Joiner, HMS Diligence, the son of George Henry Payne, married 24th February 1923 to, Bertha Elizabeth ADAMS, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Oscar Sydney Adams
Stanley PAYNE, aged 24 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Otway, the son of Harry Payne, married 19th August 1933 to, Hetty Elizabeth BRACHER, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Tom Bracher
W.H. PAYNE, Leading Seaman, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruser HMS Kenya, when his ship was part of the escort for the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy
Archibald Rex Russell PEACOCK, aged 29 years, bachelor, Third Officer, HMS Wahine, the son of Leonard Russell Peacock, married 9th May 1916 to, Margaret Kathleen MAXWELL, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of George Maxwell
Jack Edward Armand PEALLING, aged 32 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Magpie, the son of William Thomas Pealling, married 22nd December 1951, to Olive Mabel PRETTYMAN, aged 34 years, spinster, Lance Corporal, Women’s Royal Army Corps, the daughter of Ernest Charles Prettyman
A.J. PEARCE, 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
Joan Edith PEARCE, the daughter of Ethel Elizabeth and Stanley Richard Pearce, 91 Strada San Elena, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 26th March 1931
Mary PEARCE, aged 19 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alfred Pearce, married 5th January 1953, to Peter Hugh ROBINSON, aged 22 years, bachelor, L.R.E.M., R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of Hugh Robinson
William C. PEARMAN, Petty Officer 1st Class, single, aged 33 years, born in Dover, Kent, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
Ronald Reginald PEARN, Chief Petty Officer, serving in the Royal Navy, November 1952. The son of Reginald Frederick Pearn, deceased, born in Cornwall. Living at 2 St. Thomas Street, Birzebuggia, with his wife Netta June Pearn, nee Smith
J. PEARSALL, Petty Officer, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 10th April 1942
Greville Arbuthnot PEARSE, born 29th October 1906, the son of Nina Katherine and Herbert Henry Pearse, Staff Surgeon, R.N.
Ian PEARSON, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Daring, in November 1953. The son of Joseph Pearson, born in Rochdale, Lancashire
J. PEARSON, 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
R. PEARSON, AB, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 13th August 1940
R.W. PEARSON, OD, on board the destroyer HMS Hasty, died 15th June 1942, when his ship was attacked by an E-Boat and sunk
Jack PERCIVAL, aged 24 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, R.N., HM Submarine Talent, the son of Thomas Percival, married 2nd December 1950 to Adelaide Joyce HOCKING, aged 26 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Walter Hocking
G.W. PEET, OD, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board
M. PELLOW, 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
R.H.S. PEMBERTON, 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
Marjorie Louise Linzee PENFOLD, born 20th February 1903, the daughter of Isabella Elizabeth and Montague Augustus Penfold, Paymaster, R.N.
Married 21st December 1908, Zaccheus Peter PENTECOST, aged 28 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Ardent, the son of Zaccheus Pentecost, to Concetta FARRELL, aged 41 years, widow, the daughter of Agostino Tanti deceased
Frederick William PERKINS, Leading Stoker, P/KX 84691, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
H.R. PERREN, Leading 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
Allan Raymond PERRING, born 24th October 1927, the son of John Jabb and Ethel Emily Perring, Yeoman of Signals, R.N.
Harold Hepworth PERRING, aged 29 years, bachelor, Engineer Lieut-Commander, R.N., the son of George Perring, married 16th February 1915 to, Florence Lucy BALE, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Henry Triscutt Bale deceased
John Harold Hepworth PERRING, baptised 25th March 1916, the son of Florence Lucy and Harold Hepworth Perring, Engineer, Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy
A.J. PERRY, Petty Officer, 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
Charles Edward PERRY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Shipwright, HMS Assistance, the son of Edward Thomas Perry, married 4th May 1925 to, Emily Annie HAINES, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of George Haines
Samuel Harvey PERRY, aged 25 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Coventry, the son of Samuel Perry, married 26th February 1935 to, Nellie Edith NICHOLAS, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Alfred Nicholas
William PERRY, Leading Stoker, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
Geraldine Sonia PERTWEE, aged 23 years, spinster, Third Officer, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Captain Herbert Guy Pertwee, Royal Navy, married 10th August 1945, to Geoffrey Aubrey Hardman LAMBERT, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, R.N.R., HMS Euroclydon, the son of Vice Admiral Aubrey Lambert
Emanuel PESCI, E/LX22099, 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
D.J. PESKETT, Steward, died 22nd December 1940, HMS Hyperion
John Richard PESTELL, born 21st November 1916, the son of Frank and Winifred Pestell, Chief Warrant Officer, R.N.
Mary PESTELL, born 25th March 1915, the daughter of Frank and Winifred Pestell, Warrant Officer, R.N.
Vincent Rawson PETCH, aged 40 years, bachelor, Chief Steward, HMS Sun Temple, the son of John Petch, married 16th August 1923 to, Jessie May BURTON, aged 39 years, spinster, the daughter of Sydney Burton
David Edward PETERS, the son of Sylvia Rose and Cyril Peters, Old College Street, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 22nd December 1936
J.J. PETERS, Stoker 1st Class, 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
E.A.J. PEYMAN, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
J.J. PHELAN, Leading Seaman, died 11th January 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester. His ship was part of an escort to a Malta Convoy when it came under attack from German JU-87 dive bombers based in Sicily, and sustained some damage
Patrick William O’Hara PHIBBS, born 13th January 1902, the son of Kathleen and Bertram Owen Phibbs, Lieutenant, R.N.
Adelaide Elizabeth PHILLIPS, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of David G. Phillips, married 6th January 1951, to Ernest Philip LOVELL, aged 30 years, bachelor, O.R., R.N., HMS Cheviot, the son of Philip Carl Lovell
F.A. PHILLIPS, 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
H.J. PHILLIPS, 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
J.A. PHILLIPS, 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
L.F. PHILLIPS, 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
Thomas PHILLIPS, Chief E.R.A., serving on HMS Severn, in April 1937
Edward H. PHILLPOTTS, Lieutenant, single, aged 29 years, born in Tavistock, Devon, on board HMS Renown March 1901
Arthur Thomas PHILPOTTS, aged 30 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Lucia, the son of Edith Philpotts, married 1st January 1926 to, Elizabeth Gow YOUNG, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of James Young
Dorothy Frances PIDDINGTON, born 9th July 1921, the daughter of Francis Albert and Nellie Elizabeth Piddington, ERA, R.N.
Married 15th June 1920, Francis Albert PIDDINGTON, aged 23 years, bachelor, ERA, Royal Navy, HMS Blenheim, the son of Albert Augustus Piddington, to Nellie Elizabeth SLADE, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of William Slade, Commissioned Gunner R.N.
John Robert PIDGLEY, AB, the son of John Pidgley, born in Sussex, serving on HMS Token, in April 1950
Married in Maddalena Church, at the end of Strada Mercanti, Valletta on Monday 21st January 1924, Ellen Eva PIERCE, the daughter of Commander Frank Pierce, Royal Navy, to Captain Colin Pickthall, R.A.O.C., conducted by Fr.Bugeja
James Leslie PHILLIPS, aged 33 years, bachelor, Sick Bay Petty Officer, Royal Naval Hospital, the son of William Scott Phillips, married 30th June 1939 to Aza Platanida WATERS, aged 35 years, widow, Housekeeper, the daughter of Victor MERSKY
John Robert PIDGLEY, Able Seaman, serving on HMS Token, in April 1950. The son of John Pidgley, born in Sussex
A. PIKE, 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
David Arthur PILLEY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, R.N., HMS Ricasoli, the son of Arthur Sidney Valentine Pilley, married 3rd January 1953, to Daphne Doreen RIDGWAY, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Reginald John Ridgway
Philip Raymond PILLIER, aged 24 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, HMS Dieppe, the son of Alec Pillier, married 19th September 1949, to Rita Veronica FREEDMAN, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Barney Freedman
William PINDER, aged 38 years, widower, Petty Officer, HMS Bulldog, the son of Frederick Pinder, married 20th May 1914 to, Florence WATSON, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of George Watson deceased
George Frederick PINE, aged24 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, HMS Iron Duke, the son of Walter Ernest Pine, married 7th September 1920 to, Ermyntrude Violet THOMSON, aged 28 years, divorced, the daughter of Frank Thomas EVE
M.D. PINHORN, 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
Brian PIRIE, the son of Mary Morrison and George Henry Pirie, 56 Old College Street, Sliema, E.A., Royal Navy, born 10th December 1933
Married 2nd September 1918, John Alfred PITT, aged 23 years, bachelor, AB Gunlayer, HMS Egmont, the son of George Pitt, Fishmonger, to Alice ANDREWS, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of William Andrews
Wilfrid PITTAWAY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of Henry James Pittaway, married 28th April 1945, to Olive May HURCOMBE, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Charles Ronald Albert Hurcombe
Lieut-Commander PIZEY, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Porpoise, in 1942
Gerald PIZZUTO, PO Stoker, E/KX87270, HM Drifter Eddy, died 26th May 1942
H.C. PLAYER, Gunner, 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
William Arthur Hayden PLAYFAIR, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMSGlorious, the son of Arthur Wyndham Playfair, married 18th November 1938 to, Mary GASKELL, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Frank Hill Gaskell
F.W. PLUMB, Leading Stoker, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill
James Arthur PLUMMER, the son of Margaret Elizabeth and Wilfred Allan Plummer, 59 Strada Imrabat, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 29th October 1828
Joan PLUMMER, born 7th February 1924, the daughter of Ernest James and Elsie Plummer, Regulating P.O., R.N.
James Kenneth Gordon POAT, aged 25 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, HMS Falcon, the son of Henry Bray Poat, married 27th November 1948, to Marian Evelyn PHILPOT, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Reginald Walter Philpot
C. POCHON, Petty Officer, died 15th June 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Cairo
Emmanuele POGGI, Able Seaman, single, aged 20 years, born in Malta, on HMS Renown in 1901
J.N. POINGDESTRE, ERA, died 24th March 1942, on the destroyer Southwold. She was towing the cargo ship Breconshire part of convoy MW.10 from Alexandria that had been attacked earlier that day, when she struck a mine off Zonqor Point
Joan Catharina POLAND, born 29th March 1921, the daughter of John Roberts and Lydia Catharina Poland, Lieutenant, R.N.
Married 19th January 1920, Arthur Harry POLHILL, aged 29 years, bachelor,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Steadfast, the son of Cecil Polhill, to Elizabeth MARTINDALE, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Cecil Sydney De Butts Martindale
Charles POLIDANO, Steward, E/LX25652, died 11th May 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Lively, sunk by German JU-88 aircraft south of Crete
Francis POLIDANO, Steward, E/LX28325, 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
James William Thomas Dixon POLLARD, aged 24 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, HMS Bryony, the son of Jim Pollard, married 4th November 1924 to, Nora May RICHARDS, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Sidney Richards
Robert William POOK, aged 29 years, bachelor, Leading Signalman, HMS Caledon, the son of William Pook, married 14th May 1930 to, Mary Kathleen SMITH, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Robert Smith
James POOLE, Boatswain, married, aged 32 years, born in onport, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
E.E. POOLEY, 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
J.D. POOLEY, Midshipman, 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
Charles Guy POPE, aged 28 years, bachelor, Writer, HMS Egmont, the son of Charles Pope retired, R.N., married 8th September 1915 to, Gertrude May JAMES, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of David James
Michael Donald POPE, aged 23 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Oswald, the son of Commander Roland Kyrle Cecil Pope, Royal Navy, married 12th January 1940 to Elizabeth KELSO, aged 20 years, spinster, from Idehurst, Kindford, Sussex, the daughter of Hugh Andrew Kelso
Paul PORTANIER, Steward, E/LX22369, died 5th April 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Cornwall, when his ship was sunk by Japanese aircraft in the Indian Ocean
Married 19th July 1917, Herbert William PORTCH, aged 40 years, bachelor, Engineer Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy, the son of Edwin Portch, to Kathleen Beryl PARKER, aged 25 years, spinster, V.A.D., the daughter of George Fisher Parker
Anthony PORTELLI, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX21880, died 8th April 1940, on board the destroyer HMS Glowworm. His ship encountered the German invasion force for Norway and rammed the German cruiser Admiral Hipper, but was sunk by gunfire from the German ship. Only 38 of the crew survived. Lieut-Commander Roope, the C.O. of the Glowworm was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross
Ernest Reginald George PORTER, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, HMS Woolwich, the son of Edward Ernest Porter, married 10th November 1938 to Evelyn Mary HEANEY, aged 24 years, spinster, of Cambridge House, Birkirkara, the daughter of James Heaney, R.N.
E.J.W. POTTER, S.A., 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
W. POULTER, Leading Seaman, E/JX135944, HM Drifter Eddy, died 26th May 1942
Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers POUND, aged 31 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Queen, the son of Alfred John Pound deceased, married 14th October 1908 to, Bessie Caroline Grace WHITEHEAD, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of John Whitehead
George Dudley POUND, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Cossack, the son of Alfred Dudley Rogers Pickman Pound, Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Fleet, married 12th November 1938 to, Elisabeth MARGETSON, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Harold Margetson
Russell Richard Jacque POUND, aged 23 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Diana, the son of Alfred John Pound deceased, married 12th December 1910 to, Hannah Dorothy Errington BARR, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of John Barr
Alice Pamela POWELL, born 20th January 1928, the daughter of William Arthur and Margaret Powell, AB, R.N.
F.E. POWELL, SBA, 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 22nd October 1914, George William POWELL, aged 41 years, bachelor, Signalman, Royal Navy, the son of Edward Warwick Powell, Labourer, to Katherine Ann RADBURN, aged 41 years, widow, the daughter of Silvarna George Curry
Joseph POWELL, aged 30 years, bachelor, ERA, the son of William Powell deceased, married 2nd February 1904 to, Carmela INCH, aged 23 years, widow, the daughter of Lewis SCOLARO
R. POWELL, Band Corporal, 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
Arthur Mackenzie POWER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Troubridge, the son of Admiral Arthur John Power, married 11th May 1949, to Marcia Helen GELL, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Captain William Hope Gell, R.N.
David POWIS, born 4th March 1927, the son of Marguerite Kathleen Madge and Reginald Thomas Powis, Leading Telegraphist, Royal Navy
Reginald Thomas POWIS, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist, HMS Egmont, the son of Thomas Henry Powis, Lieutenant R.N. retired, married 18th September 1922 to, Marguerite Kathleen Madge PITMAN, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Leopold Albert Pitman
W.A. POWIS, Petty Officer Stoker, 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
R.A. POWLING, Stoker 1st Class, 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
Peter Burton PRATT, aged 27 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, RNVR, Royal Naval Air Station Ta Kali, the son of Francis Josiah Pratt, Clerk in Holy Orders, married 22nd December 1944 to, Olwen Mary McCALL, aged 25 years, spinster, Officer, WRNS, the daughter of Thomas McCall
David James PRICE, the son of Nora and Hanley Bramblecombe Price, 18 Parallel Street, E.R.A., Royal Navy born 26th September 1931
R.C. PRICE, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
S.G. PRICKETT, Chief ERA, 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
R.C. PRINCE, 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
E.A. PRIOR, AB, died 12th May 1941, HMS Hero
J.A. PRITCHARD, 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
Reginald Victor PRITCHARD, aged 29 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, RNVR, the son of Edgar Pritchard, married 27th May 1944 to, Nancy OULTON, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of William Francis Bertram Oulton
F.B. PROPERT, Leading Seaman, 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
David Ernest PROSSER, the son of Alison Kelly Maud and Cyril Ernest Prosser, 35 Luzlu Street, Siema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 29th April 1935
Peter Edward PROSSER, born 22nd October 1924, the son of Edward Cyril and Violet Prosser, Petty Officer, R.N.
John PSAILA, E/LX21959, Steward, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 2nd May 1942
Manwel PSAILA, 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
Married 15th March 1913, William Henry PUDNER, aged 28 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Dominion, 3rd Battle Squadron, the son of William Henry Pudner deceased, to Bessie Evans McFARLANE, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of David Evans McFarlane, Naval Officer
John Walter PUGH, Sub-Lieutenant, single, aged 22 years, born in Ireland, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901
Frank PULLEN, Ord. Telegraphist, D/JX.236959. On 19th January 1943 he took part in a raid by three Motor Torpedo Boats on Tripoli Harbour. They came across three tugs towing an Italian submarine. They attacked and set fire to one tug, which caused all three tugs to abandon the submarine and return inside the harbour. The MTB‘s then turned their attention to the submarine and severely damaged it with torpedoes before returning to Malta
Mary Allison Sarah PULLEN, born 17th November 1937, the daughter of Helen Magdalen and Hugh Francis Pullen, Lieut-Commander, Royal Canadian Navy, HMS Hardy. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Alan Spender, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard
Myra PUNCH, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alfred Ernest Punch, married 29th June 1949, to George Eric MILLER, aged 29 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, R.N.A.S. Hal Far HMS Falcon, the son of George Alfred Miller
Frederick Macdonald PURKIS, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, Royal Navy, HMS Egmont, the son of Thomas William Purkis, Postmaster, married 19th September 1931 to, Irene Alexandra DOWNES, aged 20 years, spinster, Lady’s Companion, of 76 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, the daughter of Frederick Downes, Pensioner
William Thomas PUSSEY, aged 28 years, ERA, HMS Pegasus, the son of Alfred Hull Pussey, married 5th January 1903 to, Alice BIRT, aged 27 years, the daughter of Charles Birt deceased, Professor of Languages
L.B. PUTNAM, PO Telegraphist, 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
Marjorie Rachel PYNE, born 20th December 1902, the daughter of Margaret Agnes and Edward Thompson Pyne, Chief ERA, R.N.