C.M. RADCLIFFE, Bosun, on the Tug C.308, when it was sunk off Bahar ic Caghaq on 11th May 1942
M. RAFTON, Leading Seaman, died 25th April 1943, on the destroyer HMS Petard, whilst engaged in attacking enemy shipping off the coast of Tunisia
A. RALPH, Leading Seaman, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill
James Barry RANDON, aged 21 years, bachelor, R.N.V.R., HMS Gregale, the son of William Randon, married 30th April 1945, to Jean Mary NORTHFIELD, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Edward Northfield
Thomas Edward Fred RANFORD, aged 28 years, bachelor, Telegraphist R.N., HMS Token, the son of Alfred Ranford, married 14th June 1952, to Jeanne Rosa HENWOOD, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Albert George Henwood
Joseph RAPA, Leading Steward, 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
Cyril RAVENSCROFT, the son of Grace Mary and Albert Ravenscroft, 180 Prince of Wales Road, Sliema, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, born 31st October 1935
Richard William RAVENHILL, aged 23 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Wishart, the son of Harold William Ravenhill, married 16th January 1925 to, Enid Lilian HILL, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert Anderson Hill
J. RAWSON, Sick Berth Petty Officer, died 12th February 1942, on the destroyer HMS Maori. The ship was moored in French Creek when it was set ablaze by bombs from German aircraft, amidst the air raid and exploding ammunition on the ship, many of the crew were rescued
W.D.G. RAY, 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
H.C. RAYFIELD, AB, 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
Peter Holloway RAYNER, born 7th September 1928, the son of Florence Katherine and Frederick Somerton Rayner, Chief Petty Officer, of Submarine K26
Walter Edgar REA, aged 30 years, bachelor, Clerk in Holy Orders, Chaplain R.N., HMS Hood, and Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, the son of Walter Edgar Rea, married 7th July 1937 to Joan Athalie HITCHINS, aged 26 yeas, spinster, 17 Qui Si Sana, Sliema, the daughter of Harold Cyril Hitchins
Barbara Dorothy READ, born 28th September 1926, the daughter of Arthur William and Florence Lilian Read, Electrical Artificer, R.N.
H.J. READ, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
Lionel Frank READ, the son of Lily and Frank Read, ‘Bountiful’, Graham Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 7th September 1929
Barbara Jean READE, the daughter of Ivy Mildred and Frank Saville Reade, 27a Strada Tigne, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 11th May 1935
Jean Audrey REASON, the daughter of Lilian Rose and Arthur Alfred Reason, 71 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 15th June 1929
Born 8th August 1902, twin daughters to Mrs. REDMAN, the wife of Paymaster Redman, R.N. They were named Kathleen Mary Violet, and Daphne Sybil Enid
R. REES, 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
Keith Bryan REEVE, aged 21 years, bachelor, Aircraft Artificer, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Frederick William Reeve, married 25th May 1953, to Betty Royle SKELLY, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Cullerton Skelly
A.W. REEVES, AB, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar
E.E. REEVES, 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
Elsie Rose REEVES, born 6th September 1905, the daughter of Rosetta and Richard Charles Reeves, Petty Officer, R.N.
Frederick John REEVES, aged 32 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, 65868, HMS Woolwich, the son of Thomas Reeves, married 26th February 1938 to Emma Rose DAWKINS, aged 27 years, spinster, Stenographer, 116 Prince of Wales Road, Sliema, the daughter of John Campbell Dawkins
Phlip Edmund REEVES, the son of Dorothy and Frank Edmund Reeves, 106 Howard Street, Sliema, Chief E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 23rd October 1936
Walter Richard REEVES, the son of Richard Charles and Rosetta Reeves, 5 Strada Collegio, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 17th March 1904
F.A. REID, AB, 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.J. McK. REID, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
J.A.F. REILLY, Leading Seaman, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
G.W. RENDER, Ord Signalman, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
G.A. REYLAND, 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
Heather Joan RHANEY, born 23rd April 1934, the daughter of Lucy and Frank Rhaney, Steward, Royal Navy
Amy Sally RHODES, baptised 30th June 1934, in King George V Hospital, the daughter of Eileen Jessie Maud and Roland Rhodes, Leading Stoker, Royal Navy
J.C.D. RICE, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Married 4th December 1926, John De Clare RICHARDS, aged 30 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy, HMS Vanquisher, the son of Charles De Clare Richards, to Roma Mary MORGAN, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Cecarelli Morgan
N.L.C. RICHARDS, Lieut-Commander (S), 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
Allan Francis RICHARDSON, aged 24 years, bachelor, Naval Airman, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Francis Richardson, married 11th September 1953, to Elsie JONES, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of George Albert Jones
Alfred Thomas Brian RICHARDSON, aged 21 years, bachelor, Air Artificer, CPO’s Mess HMS Falcon, the son of Alfred Ashburner Richardson, married 13th June 1949, to Jean AMPHLETT, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of William Amphlett
Bryan Sydney RICHARDSON, the son of Gladys and William Henry Richardson, 25 Howard Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 5th November 1930
F. RICHARDSON, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
Terence James RICHARDSON, aged 21 years, bachelor, Radio Operator, HMS Ashton, the son of James Ronald Richardson, married 10th February 1968 to, Jacqueline ROUTLEDGE, aged 20 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Air Force, the daughter of Edward Routledge. This Marriage took place in St.Michael’s and All Angels Royal Navy Chapel HMS St.Angelo
W. RICHARDSON, Stoker 1st Class, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
W.B. RICHARDSON, Leading Writer, 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
William H. RICHARDSON, Petty Officer 1st Class, married, aged 24 years, born in Limehouse, London, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
Diana Campbell RICHMOND, born 9th March 1936, the daughter of Jessie Messervy and Maxwell Richmond, Commander, HMS Hostile. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Alan Spender, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard
Mary Craig RICHMOND, born 21st September 1931, the daughter of Jessie Messervy Campbell and Maxwell Richmond, Lieut-Commander, HMS Codrington
Arnold William Alexander RICKS, born 6th November 1905, the son of Beatrice Ethel and William Ernest John Ricks, Artificer, R.N.
Tryphena Gertrude RICKS, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Mervyn Ricks, married 8th August 1953, to Trevor Albert COUSENS, aged 23 years, bachelor, Telegraphist R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of Charles George Philip Cousens
Colin RICKWOOD, aged 25 years, bachelor, Leading Patrolman, Royal Navy, R.N. Picket House, Valletta, the son of John Owen Rickwood, married 16th October 1948, to Janet LARGE, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William Charles Large
Pauline RIDDLE, the daughter of Margaret and William Edwin Riddle, Bay View, Strada Vianni, Sliema, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, born 22nd September 1935
Leslie William Noel RIDDLESWORTH, the son of May Violet and Leslie Riddlesworth, 160 Prince of Wales Road, Sliema, Leading Seaman, born 25th December 1933
A.E. RIDOUT, Bandmaster, 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
W.E.B. RITCH, 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
B.W.R. RIVERS, Sub-Lieutenant (A), RNVR, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 23rd March 1942
Married 13th December 1958, David Herbert RIXON, Royal Navy, to Rose-Marie Alice EMBERLEY
John ROADLEY, aged 32 years, bachelor, Seaman, R.N., the son of Thomas Roadley deceased, married 27th August 1903 to, Louisa EVANS, aged 32 years, spinster, the daughter of Benjamin Evans deceased
A.T. ROBBINS, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Edward Walter ROBERTS, aged 28 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, HMS Repulse, the son of Edward James Roberts, married 22nd June 1938 to Gwladys Mary JONES, aged 36 years, spinster, Lady’s Maid, Villa Rosa, St. Georges Bay, the daughter of James Jones
Eileen ROBERTS, born 26th February 1917, the daughter of Herbert and Emily Roberts, Lieutenant, RNR
H.G. ROBERTS, AB, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar
Ivor E. ROBERTS, Engineer, single, aged 26 years, from Teddington, Middlesex, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901
Ruth Pamela ROBERTSON, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John Allan Robertson, married 16th June 1945, to Timothy James BLIGH, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, R.N.V.R., HMS Gregale, the son of Edward Clare Bligh
J.M. ROBERTSON, 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
Archibald Louis ROBINSON, aged 33 years, bachelor, Surgeon, Bighi Naval Hospital, the son of Archibald Robinson, married 24th November 1913 to, Elizabeth Frances PEARSON, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of George William Pearson
Donald John Holden ROBINSON, aged 22 years, bachelor, Sub-Lieutenant, R.N., HMS Dieppe, the son of John Agar Robinson, married 26th December 1951, to Patricia May HOWARD, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Sydney Howard
G.W.A. ROBINSON, Petty Officer Tel., 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
H. ROBINSON, 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
John ROBINSON, aged 27 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Egmont, married 13th June 1927 to, Lillian Vera Fay BROOKES, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert William Brookes
John William ROBINSON, R.N., HMS Blackpool, the son of John William and Robertina Mary Robinson, married 27th December 1958, to Mary Agnes COONEY, the daughter of Thomas and Frances Mary Cooney
J.R. ROBINSON, Leading Stoker, 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
Kenneth Mark Lefebre ROBINSON, aged 34 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, HMS Coventry, the son of George Mark Robinson, married 6th November 1931 to, Joan BLAIR, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Duncan James Nugent Blair
Malcolm John ROBINSON, the son of Edna and William Thomas Robinson, 97 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, born 23rd July 1933
Margaret Frances Euphemia ROBINSON, born 9th March 1906, the daughter of Edith Emily and Marshall Hall Robinson, Naval Instructor, HMS Sutlej
Marshall Hall ROBINSON, aged 26 years, Instructor, R.N., married 15th May 1905 to, Edith Emily MITCHELL, aged 24 years, the daughter of Henry Mitchell, of Eastern Telegraph Company
P. ROBINSON, Stoker, died 15th June 1942, on board HMS Badsworth. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘Harpoon’ from Gibraltar, when it came under attack from enemy aircraft, but was damaged under the bridge when it ran into a newly laid minefield. The merchant ship Burdwan had a flooded engine room and her rudder hard over, so Lieutenant Gray, commanding HMS Badsworth was ordered carry out the unpleasant duty of sinking it, causing valuable supplies to be lost
Peter Hugh ROBINSON, aged 22 years, bachelor, L.R.E.M., R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of Hugh Robinson, married 5th January 1953, to Mary PEARCE, aged 19 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alfred Pearce
S. ROBINSON, Ord. Telegraphist, 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
Reverend Thomas Wood ROBINSON, Chaplain, married, aged 34 years, born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, on board HMS Renown March 1901
W.A. ROBINSON, 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
Leslie ROBOTTOM, aged 33 years, bachelor, Sick Berth P.O., Royal Naval Hospital Bighi, the son of Joseph Robottom, married 22nd January 1940 to, Clarice May MORRIS, aged 29 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Morris
Married 31st August 1921, Thomas Patrick ROCHE, aged 44 years, bachelor, Gunner (T), Royal Navy, HMS Speedy, the son of Patrick Roche deceased, to Helen HUSBAND, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of William Husband
Ernest Harold RODDA, aged 29 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N., the son of William Rodda, married 21st October 1904 to, Elsie Florence HOUSE, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry House deceased
R.S. RODGERS, 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
C. RODO, Stoker 1st Class, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 11th June 1940
R.I. ROE, Leading Stoker, died 25th April 1943, on the destroyer HMS Petard, whilst engaged in attacking enemy shipping off the coast of Tunisia
Alfred Ernest ROGERS, aged 26 years, bachelor, Shipwright, Royal Navy, HMS Glorious, the son of Alfred Ernest Rogers, Warehouseman, married 16th November 1931 to, Florence Rita Mary JEFFERY, aged 27 years, spinster, from Looe, Cornwall, the daughter of Samuel Snell Jeffery, Blacksmith retired
A.G. ROGERS GM, Lieutenant, RNVR, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 23rd May 1941
Sheila ROGERS, 2nd Officer, serving in the Women’s Royal Naval Service, in October 1954, at Whitehall Mansions, Ta Xbiex. The daughter of Hugh Rogers
Harry ROGERSON, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Meon, in September 1954. The son of Baden Rogerson
Mary ROLFE, the daughter of Mary Monica and Henry Cuthbert Norris Rolfe, 40 Dingli Street, Sliema, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Glorious, born 27th February 1932
Thomas Hogan ROLLARD, Royal Navy, Chief Petty Officer, married 5th November 1952, to Irene CHAMBERS
Herbert William ROLLEY, aged 23 years, bachelor, Ordnance Artificer, HMS Eagle, the son of Herbert Sydney Hindle Rolley, married 13th June 1930 to, Leonora Paulina GRAZIANI, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Gracio Graziani
Thomas ROOK, aged 23 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, HMS Egmont, the son of Thomas Rook deceased, married 20th December 1920 to, Jesse WHITE, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Harry William White
A. ROPE, 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
N.R. ROPER, 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
T. ROPER, 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
A.R. ROSE, Coder, 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
I.L. ROSE, AB, R.A.N.R., HMS Hasty, died 15th June 1942
F. ROSS, 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
George P. ROSS, Lieutenant, single, aged 26 years, born in Portsmouth, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901
John ROSS, Able Seaman, single, aged 19 years, born in Scotland, on HMS Renown in 1901
Sidney F.S. ROTCH, Lieutenant, single, aged 28 years, born in St. Georges Square, London, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
John ROWE, Leading Stoker, P/KX 84337, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
James Majoribanks ROWLAND, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Warspite, the son of Alfred Rowland, married 2nd January 1930 to, Edith KENNEDY, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas John Kennedy
W.H. ROWLAND, AB, HMS Hasty, died 15th June 1942
Arthur Hadden ROWLANDSON, aged 24 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Arethusa, the son of Colonel John Rowlandson, married 15th November 1938 to, Margaret Winifred CODRINGTON, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Brigadier-General Hubert Walter Codrington
E. ROYNON-JONES, Midshipman, 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
Cyril ROWLANDS, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant R.N.V.R., the son of David John Rowlands, married 6th June 1942, to Joan WHITEMAN, aged 22 years, spinster, Shorthand Typist HM Dockyard, the daughter of Bertie William Whiteman
Albert Louis ROWLEY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, R.N., R.N.B. Camerata, the son of Reginald Louis Rowley, married 25th November 1950, to Joan BOWDEN, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Harry Bowden
C. RUBY, Stoker, died 19th March 1943, on board HMS Derwent
Lieutenant Francis, RUCK-KEENE DSC, lost his life in the HM Submarine Upholder, on 14th April 1942 whilst on the twenty-fifth patrol
G. RUDDIMAN, AB, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill
W.G. RUDLING, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
A. RUSSELL, Stoker 1st Class, 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
Alfred Richard RUSSELL, aged 28 years, bachelor, P.O., Gunnery Instructor, HMS Hibernia, the son of George Russell deceased, married 1st December 1902 to, Frances Ruth SOUTER, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Jesse Souter
Geoffrey Philip RUSSELL, aged 30 years, bachelor, Lieutenant - Commander, HMS Jed, the son of John Norreys Russell, married 27th November 1911 to, Noel Theodora HINSHELWOOD, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Sydney Brougham Hinshelwood, Fleet Paymaster, R.N.
Gordon Leonard RUSSELL, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Telegraphist R.N., HMS Pelican, the son of Lynford Douglas Russell, married 4th February 1950, to Magadlene Maria BEHRMANN, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Johann Behrmann
Arthur RUSTON, Petty Officer 1st Class, single, aged 28 years, born in St.Mary’s, Scarborough, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
F. RUTTER, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
William RYAN, Able Seaman, single, aged 31 years, born in Bloomsbury, London, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901
William RYAN, Able Seaman, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
John David RYLATT, aged 21 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N. HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of John William Rylatt, married 25th November 1950, to Effie Heron CLEMENTS, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Jim Clements
E.W. RYE, 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