John Stuart SADLER, the son of Mary Elizabeth and Harold Edwin Sadler, 10 Short Lane, Sliema, Seaman, Royal Navy, born 28th May 1936
Peter John Richard SADLER, born 18th October 1933, the son of Mary Elizabeth and Harold Edwin Sadler, AB, Royal Navy
Joseph SAID, Stoker 1st Class, of the Tug St.Angelo, died 30th May 1942
Peter SAID, AB, E/JX251702, died 23rd August 1943, HMS Talbot
Lawrence SALIBA, Steward, E/LX207769, 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
A.J.G. SALTER, Leading Seaman, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
Francis SAMMUT, Petty Officer Steward, died 7th May 1941, when his ship the minesweeper HMS Stoke was sunk off Tobruk by enemy aircraft
Joseph SAMMUT, Leading Steward, died 5th April 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Cornwall, when his ship was sunk by Japanese aircraft in the Indian Ocean
G.H. SAMPSON, 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
F.S. SANDERSON, Stoker 2nd Class, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
William Charles Wood SANDERSON, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Supply Assistant, HMS Shropshire, the son of Frank Hugh Sanderson, married 17th November 1938 to Muriel May MADDISON, aged 22 years, spinster, Hair Dresser, of 43 Holtye Crescent, Maidstone, Kent, the daughter of George Maddison
R.W. SANDOM, ERA, 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
Elizabeth Joan SARFAS, born 13th January 1934, the daughter of Gabriele and Albert Sarfas, Warrant Engineer, Royal Navy
Lawrence SARSERO, AB, HM Drifter Eddy, died 26th May 1942
Lambert SAUNDERS, Leading Seaman, D/JX 147943, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
Edwin Thomas SAVINGS, aged 28 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Regent, the son of John Savings deceased, married 26th December 1934 to, Mabel DOGGETT, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Samuel Doggett deceased
William Walter SAY, aged 26 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Curlew, the son of Thomas Say, married 7th May 1932 to, Lilian Charity JACOB, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of James Henry Jacob
Roy Frederick SCARROT, the son of Doris Helen and Joseph Frederick Scarrot, 160 Prince of Wales Road, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 11th September 1931
Andrew SCHEMBRI, Leading Steward, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Francis SCHEMBRI, Steward, E/LX 23056, died 9th June 1940, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious, when his ship was sunk off the Norwegian Coast by the German Battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst
Joseph SCHEMBRI, AB, E/LX91714, died 29th May 1945, HMS St. Angelo
Emanuel SCHIAVONE, E/LX22979, 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
Married 8th November 1928, Arthur SCHOFIELD, aged 32 years, bachelor, Stoker Petty Officer, Royal Navy, HMS Sandhurst, the son of Thomas Charles Schofield deceased, to Caroline Elizabeth Veronika GORNY, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Otto Emil Gorny
Edward SCIBERRAS, E/LX23472, died 11th November 1940, HMS Barham
Anthony SCICLUNA, E/LX22446, 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
C. SCICLUNA, Canteen Assistant, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill
Michael SCICLUNA, Leading Steward, E/LX20710, died 9th May 1940, HMS Grafton
A.H. SCOTT, Signalman, 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
Gilbert Bodley SCOTT, aged 39 years, bachelor, Surgeon Commander, Bighi Royal Naval Hospital, the son of Thomas Bodley Scott, married 27th October 1923 to, Constance BARRAS, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Harry Hayward Barras
Harold Percy SCOTT, aged 38 years, widower, Commissioned Gunner, HMS Glorious, the son of David Albert Scott, married 16th November 1938 to Beatrice Annie DAVIS, aged 28 years, spinster, Clerk, of Thornleigh, Smedley Road East, Matlock, Derbyshire, the daughter of George Harry Davis
Married 8th November 1927, James Matthew Thomas SCOTT, aged 23 years, bachelor, E.R.A., Royal Navy, HMS Cyclops, the son of James Scott, to Elsie Winifred Edith ROBINSON, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Robinson
N.P.C. SCOTT, ERA, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
Robert Henry SCOTT, aged 20 years, bachelor, Stoker-Mechanic, Royal Navy, HMS Tyne, the son of Andrew Scott, married 10th August 1951, to Patricia WOODS, aged 16 years, spinster, the daughter of David Woods
Helen Rose SCOTTON, the daughter of William Henry and Rose Evelyn Scotton, Geisha, Vianni Street, Sliema, Telegraphist, R.N., born 1st August 1938
G.W.L. SCRIVEN, Steward, 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
Bryan Gouthwaite SCURFIELD, aged 34 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, HMS Hunter, the son of Harold Scurfield, married 8th April 1937 to, Mary Katherine LEE, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Cornwall Lee
D.A. SEARS, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
H.L. SELLERS, OD, 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
S. SELLERS, OD, 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
George Deering SELWOOD, aged 24 years, bachelor, Pay Lieutenant, HMS Iron Duke, the son of Thomas Deering Selwood, married 1st September 1924 to, Enid Marguerite ROWLINSON, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Captain Alfred Henry Rowlinson, Royal Army Pay Corps
C.A. SEXTON, EA, 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
Harold Charles SHAMBROOK, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Signalman, HMS Swiftsure, the son of Frederick Shambrook, married 7th May 1910 to, Ethel Alexandra RICHARDS, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of John William Richards
George Henry SHAND, aged 24 years, bachelor, Air Artificer, Royal Navy, R.N. Air Station Kalafrana, the son of George Henry Shand, married 20th March 1948, to Edna Rosemary GRAHAM, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alfred Thomas Graham
James Eric SHARP, aged 20 years, bachelor, R.M.B., HMS Tyne, the son of James Dale Sharp, married 4th August 1951, to Margery Inez WARD, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Richard Ward
A. SHAW, Chief ERA, 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
A.C. SHAW, 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
D. SHAW, ERA, 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
Married 28th March 1921, John James Kenward SHAW, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Emperor of India, the son of Charles John Monson Shaw, to Elisabeth Mary Theodora HUGHES, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert Heywood Hughes
Michael Keith Waddington Hemmingway SHAW, born 5th May 1935, the son of Blanche Jane and Frank Arthur Shaw, Lieutenant, R.N.R.
T.O. SHEEKEY, 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
Married 12th May 1928, Tom Norris SHEFFIELD, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Vansittart, the son of William Norris Sheffield, to Isabel McCOWEN, aged 32 years, spinster, the daughter of William Henry McCowen
L.J.H. SHELDON GM, Command Bosun, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 23rd May 1941
Lieutenant H.W. SHELDRICK, RNVR, in command of Motor Torpedo Boat No.264. On 19th January 1943 took part in a raid on Tripoli Harbour with two other MTB’s. They came across three tugs towing an Italian submarine. They attacked and set fire to one tug, which caused all three tugs to abandon the submarine and return inside the harbour. The MTB‘s then turned their attention to the submarine and severely damaged it with torpedoes before returning to Malta
Married 19th December 1959, Roger SHELLARD, Royal Navy, to Jennifer Susan HILL
S.B. SHELLEY, Petty Officer, 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
Gordon Dixon Evan SHEPHERD, aged 22 years, bachelor, SBA, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of David Fyffe Shepherd, married 27th December 1952, to Irene Olive FERGUSON, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of David Ferguson
John Edward SHEPHERD, aged 25 years, bachelor, Telegraphist, Royal Navy, HMS Cyclops, the son of John Shepherd Hotel Assistance, married 9th November 1930 to, Marjorie Winifred DOWN, aged 22 years, spinster, Waitress, of 20 Strada Imrabat, Sliema, the daughter of Ernest Cannon Down, Toolsmith, HM Dockyard
Barry Reginald SHEPPERD, the son of Mabel Joan and Cecil Leslie Shepperd, 14 Isouard Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 9th March 1931
Thomas D.L. SHEPPARD, Commander, single, aged 35 years, born in Cheltenham, on board HMS Renown March 1901
J. SHIELDS, 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
William SHORT, OC1, E/L5468, 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 me
E.C.J. SHORTLAND, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
James Philip SIM, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Airman, R.N., HMS Falcon, the son of James Lindsay Sim, married 7th November 1953, to Heather Stuart JOHNSTON, aged 23 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of James Johnston
Joseph SIMLER, Steward, E/LX25396, died 22nd May 1941, on board the cruiser HMS Gloucester, which was sunk by enemy aircraft, off south west Crete, with the loss of 693 officers and men
Martin Leslie SIMMONS, aged 21 years, bachelor, Stoker-Mechanic, R.N., HM Submarine Tabard, the son of William George Simmons, married 28th December 1949, to Barbara HUNT, aged 26 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Royden Claude Hunt
M.H.C. SIMMONDS, Petty Officer, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
Rex SIMMONDS DSM, Leading Signalman, P/J 108490, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
Married 24th December 1957, David SIMMONS, Royal Navy, to Mary STEELE
Fred SIMMS, aged 26 years, bachelor, P.O. Stoker, HMS Resource, the son of William Simms, married 19th November 1936 to, Dorothea Edith GOODSON, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Alfred John Gordon
Commander G.W.G. SIMPSON CB CBE, took up the post of Commander (Submarines) Malta, on 10th January 1941
Kenneth Harold SIMPSON, aged 27 years, bachelor, Leading Signalman, HMS Afridi, the son of Percy Arthur Simpson, married 4th August 1939 to, Kathleen Maude SMITH, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Richard Charles Smith deceased
Thomas Harold SIMPSON, aged 42 years, widower, Commander (E), HMS Sussex, the son of Maurice George Simpson, married 11th October 1938 to, Kathleen Clare Raikes NEWBERY, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Lionel Archibald McClintock Newbery, Clerk in Holy Orders
Vivien Lucy SIMPSON, baptised 23rd May 1914, the daughter of Emma Alice and James Mansfield Simpson, Engineer Commander, Royal Navy
Theodore Frederick SKIDMORE, aged 28 years, bachelor, Ordnance Artificer, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the son of Richard Skidmore, married 24th October 1925 to, Lilian May FRANKLIN, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of William Franklin
Walton Sudbury SKIDMORE, aged 29 years, bachelor, Chaplain R.N., HMS Shropshire, the son of Samuel Skidmore, married 17th April 1939 to, Violet Mary STEPHENS, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Theodore Alfred Stephens
Eileen Margaret SKILTON, aged 23 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Frederick Benjamin Skilton, married 8th August 1953, to Leonard Robert MANN, aged 23 years, bachelor, Supply Assistant, R.N., HMS St. Angelo, the son of Samuel Mann
E.J. SKINNER DSM, 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
F.T. SKINNER, 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
J. SKINNER, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
J. SKIRROW, 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
H.W. SKOYLES, 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
W.A. SKUDDER, Chief Stoker, 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
Ronald Harry SLADE, aged 29 years, bachelor, Radio Electrician, R.N., HMS Token, the son of William George Slade, married 8th May 1952, to Ruth WICKLAND, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of James Benjamin Wickland
C.B. SLEEP, Petty Officer, died 23rd July 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Fearless, which was escorting Convoy ‘Substance’ from Gibraltar. His ship was badly damaged by Italian aircraft south of Sardinia, and sunk
Married 16th September 1921, William Henry SLIGHT, aged 39 years, bachelor, Warrant Engineer, Royal Navy, HMS Centaur, the son of Edwin Slight deceased, to Lily GREEN, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Alfred Thomas Green
M.S.B. SLOAN, Stoker Petty Officer, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board
G.K. SMAILES, OD, died 24th March 1942, HMS Dulverton
A.L. SMALL, 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
Albert John SMALLBONE, aged 23 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker Mechanic, R.N., HMS Wrangler, the son of Albert Arthur Smallbone, married 4th November 1953, to Olga DUNN, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Francis William Dunn
Peter SMART, born 3rd May 1934, the son of William and Mabel Smart, 12 Rue D'Argens, Sliema, Shipwright, R.N. Baptised by Lieut-Colonel Battye, Senior Medical Officer King George V Merchant Seaman Hospital. He died on the 5th May
Edgar Percy SMEETON, aged 23 years, bachelor, ERA, R.N., the son of Edward Smeeton, Pensioner R.N., married 2nd June 1913 to, Adelaide Jenny PITTET, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Henri Frederic Pittet
Alexander C. SMITH, Leading Signalman, single, aged 22 years,born in Plumstead, Kent, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
A.J. SMITH, 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
A.S. SMITH, Stoker 1st Class, 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
C.F. SMITH, Chief Mech., 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
Charles B. SMITH, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Phoenicia, in July 1957
Claude William SMITH, aged 31 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, HMS Glorious, the son of William Frederick Smith, married 19th August 1933 to, Lily Florence ELLIOTT, aged 33 years, spinster, the daughter of Gilbert Edward Elliott
D.A. SMITH, 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
Gunner Edward SMITH, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
Eric Sidney SMITH, aged 22 years, bachelor, E.R.A., R.N., HMS Cheviot, the son of Sidney Walter Smith, married 10th February 1951, to Betty Elsie FORD, aged 24 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William James Ford
F.H. SMITH, Leading 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
F.S. SMITH, 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
George Edward Richardson SMITH, Able Seaman, D/JX 203092, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
George Francis SMITH, aged 22 years, bachelor, Stoker Mechanic, R.N., HMS Tyne, the son of Edward Smith, married 14th June 1952, to Marion Rita KNOX, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of George Henry Knox
H. SMITH, 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
Harold Banks SMITH, aged 29 years, bachelor, Chief Officer, Merchant Marine, R.F.A. Boxol, the son of John Smith, married 22nd June 1920 to, Harriette Edith HADDOCK, aged 30 years, spinster, the daughter of Walter Haddock
Herbert SMITH, baptised 31st December 1906, the son of Mary and Henry Smith, Sailor, of HMS Prince of Wales
James SMITH, Able Seaman, C/JX 208095, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
J.N. SMITH, 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
J.T. SMITH, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
L.A. SMITH, Signalman, 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
Married 1st November 1939, Norman David H. SMITH, Royal Navy, to Phyliss Ethel LIVINGS
Norman Ireland SMITH, Surgeon, single, aged 32 years, born in Eton, Buckinghamshire, on board HMS Renown March 1901
P.F. SMITH, Blacksmith, 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
P.R. SMITH, 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 SMITH, aged 26 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, R.N., HMS Fierce, the son of Samuel Thomas Smith, married 22nd January 1954, to June Dorothy JONES, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of David George Jones
Raymond Ernest SMITH, aged 24 years, bachelor, Stoker Mechanic, R.N., HMS Wrangler, the son of Leonard Thomas Benfield Smith, married 25th November 1953, to May HIGGINSON, aged 23 years, widow, the daughter of Richard Brown PATTINSON
Robin Lindsay SMITH, R.N., the son of John and Mary Lindsay Smith, married 5th July 1958, to Jean WILKS, the daughter of Donald and Theresa Wilks
R.E. SMITH, AB, 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
R.H. SMITH, EA, 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.N. SMITH, Steward, 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
Robert William SMITH, aged 31 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Cardiff, the son of Robert Smith, married 22nd June 1927 to, May BOULGER, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas James Boulger
S. SMITH, Stoker 1st Class, 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
S. SMITH, AB, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Airedale. His ship was part of the escort for the Convoy ‘Vigorous’ from Alexandria, protecting eleven merchant ships. During the afternoon of the 15th the Convoy was attacked by German dive-bombers, and no less than twelve aircraft targeted HMS Airedale, and left it a smouldering wreck. The after end was completely gone and it is believed that her own ammunition or depth charge store had exploded
S.J. SMITH, PO, HM Drifter Eddy, died 26th May 1942
T.J. SMITH, AB, died 15th June 1942, on board the destroyer HMS Airedale. His ship was part of the escort for the Convoy ‘Vigorous’ from Alexandria, protecting eleven merchant ships. During the afternoon of the 15th the Convoy was attacked by German dive-bombers, and no less than twelve aircraft targeted HMS Airedale, and left it a smouldering wreck. The after end was completely gone and it is believed that her own ammunition or depth charge store had exploded
Francis Gilbert Carrington SMYTH, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Valloy, the son of Ernest Buxton Smyth, married 19th December 1949, toFrances Mary KENDALL-CARPENTER, aged 25 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Army Corps, the daughter Claude Eric Kendall Carpenter
Stanley SNAPE, aged 22 years, bachelor, Shipwright, HMS Assistance, the son of Thomas Henry Snape, married 8th September 1925 to, Beatrice Winifred BATES, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of George Ernest Bates
Keith SNELGROVE, the son of John Keith and Dorothy Ethel Snelgrove, 58 Strada San Vincenzo, Sliema, Leading Seaman, Royal Navy, born 14th August 1925
Arthur Henry SNOOK, aged 24 years, bachelor, Electrical Artificer, HMS Cyclops, the son of Arthur Albert Snook, married 27th May 1930 to, Annie Louisa ROWE, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Rowe
Married 29th April 1925, George Robert Irving SNOW, aged 29 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Marlborough, the son of Alexander Duffet Snow, to Kathleen Marie SHAW, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Shaw
G. SNOWDON, OD, 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
Lewis Sidney SOLLOWAY, aged 30 years, bachelor, Sick Bay Steward, HMS Irresistible, the son of Enos James Solloway, married 4th November 1907 to, Alice Matilda TAYLOR, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick George Taylor
P. SOMERVILLE DSO DSC, Commander, 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
Rosemary Ann SOMERS, the daughter of Gladys Ada and John Isaac Somers, 6 Dingli Street, Sliema, Commissioned Telegraphist, Royal Navy, born 11th December 1935
Edward Gerard SOUNESS, aged 26 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, R.N., HMS Forth, the son of Thomas Alexander Souness, married 17th May 1952, to Marjorie Gladys BROOKES, aged 23 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of William Brookes
E. SOUTHWOOD, AB, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 22nd February 1942
Gerald SOWERBY, Lieutenant, single, aged 22 years, born in Darlington, Co.Durham, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
A. SOWSBERY, 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
Marjorie Edna Lilian SOWTER, the daughter of Major and Mary Elizabeth Sowter, 23 D’Argens Road, Sliema, C.P.O., Royal Navy, born 27th December 1911, baptised 2nd December 1917
Maurice Philip Charles SOWTER, the son of Major and Mary Elizabeth Sowter, 23 D’Argens Road, Sliema, C.P.O., Royal Navy, born 2nd February 1914, baptised 2nd December 1917
Roy Ernest SPALLE, aged 22 years, bachelor, Engine Room Artificer, Royal Navy, the son of Ernest James Spalle, married 7th June 1939 to Kathleen Magdalene SMITH, aged 19 years, spinster, 34F Victoria Terrace, Sliema, the daughter of John Herbert Smith
John P. SPANNER, Leading Seaman, single, aged 25 years, born in Alverstoke, Hampshire, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901
Douglas Percival SPARHAM, aged 29 years, bachelor, Lieutenant (E), HMS Shropshire, the son of Thomas Henry Sparham, married 19th April 1938 to, Doris Anne STRETTON, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Ernest Stretton
Richard Walter SPEARS, R.N. HMS Forth, the son of Walter Ernest and Helen Spears, married 20th December 1958, to Margaret Anne HOLROYD, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of John and Margaret Mary Holroyd
J. SPEIGHT, 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
John Henry SPENCER, aged 23 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Falcon, married 17th January 1953, to Mary KNOWLES, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Knowles
Alan SPENDER, aged 27 years, bachelor, Chaplain, R.N., HMS St.Angelo, the son of Augustus Parsons Spender, married 14th November 1938 to, Cicely Noel PLATT, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Lionel Sydney Platt deceased
J. SPIERS, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
W.J. SPILLER, Stoker 1st Class, died 15th June 1942, on board HMS Badsworth. His ship was part of the escort for Convoy ‘Harpoon’ from Gibraltar, when it came under attack from enemy aircraft, but was damaged under the bridge when it ran into a newly laid minefield. The merchant ship Burdwan had a flooded engine room and her rudder hard over, so Lieutenant Gray, commanding HMS Badsworth was ordered carry out the unpleasant duty of sinking it, causing valuable supplies to be lost
Censu SPITERI, 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
Emanuel SPITERI, E/LX20334, died 15th April 1945, HMS St. Angelo
Francis SPITERI, E/LX21958, died 9th June 1940, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious, when his ship was sunk off the Norwegian Coast by the German Battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst
Joseph SPITERI, 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
Joseph SPITERI, AB, E/JX146466, HM Drifter Eddy, died 26th May 1942
Paul SPITERI, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX20727, died 10th May 1941, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle
Salvo SPITERI, Chief Petty Officer Steward, 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
S. SPRACKLING, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
L.C. SPREADBURY, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
Married 20th December 1958, Richard Walter SPEARS, Royal Navy, to Margaret Anne HOLROYD, W.R.N.S.
Kay Shirley SPRINGTHORPE, the daughter of Emily Florence Peach and James Springthorpe, 57 Amery Steet, Sliema, E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 16th September 1933
Henry Roland SPROSSON, aged 25 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Venomous, the son of Henry Sprosson, married 5th November 1927 to, Beatrice Florence LANGDON, aged 19 years, spinster, the daughter of James Walter Langdon
R.F. SPRUYTENBURG, 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
Betty Ethel SPURDEN, the daughter of Muriel Ethel Lillian and Ernest George Vicor Spurden, Strada San Alberto, Gzira, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, born 10th November 1934
W.J. SQUIRES, Steward, 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. STACY, 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
Vincent STAFRACE, Leading Steward, E/LX21726, 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
J. STAINSBY, 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
F.A. STAMP, 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
Jeffrey Philip STAMP, the son of Eleanor and George Cecil Stamp, 39a Strada Tigne, Sliema, S.B. Chief Petty Officer, born 30th July 1934
G.W. STANFORD, Stoker 1st Class, 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
Godfrey Victor STANLEY, born 18th January 1902, the son of Annie and Victor Albert Stanley, Commander, Royal Navy
W. STANLEY, 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
Married 21st February 1959, John Christopher STAPLETON, Royal Navy, to Kathleen Clara CHERRY
Thelma Doreen STARK, the daughter of William Stark, born in London, was serving in the Womens Royal Naval Service in Malta in January 1951
Walter Arthur STARKIE, aged 28 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, Admiralty House, Valletta, the son of Robert Fitzwilliam Starkie, married 24th April 1940 to, Hilda Marie Byrom BRAMWELL, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Edwin Bramwell
Edwin STARLING, Telegraphist, R.N., serving on HMS Delight, in May 1954. The son of Edward Starling
T. STARR, Petty Officer, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Guy STEEL, aged 25 years, bachelor, Instructor Lieutenant, HMS Glorious, the son of Samuel Steel, married 11th November 1938 to, Marie Venetia TAYLOR, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Taylor
Marigold Joan STEELE, the daughter of Joan Madeline and William Richard Campbell Steele, 22 Strada Reale, Sliema, Paymaster Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy, born 16th March 1927
R.M. STEELE, Stoker 1st Class, died 19th March 1943, on board HMS Derwent
Frederick George STEER, aged 24 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Eagle, the son of William Steer, married 23rd February 1927 to, Margaret Elizabeth Dacre TYLER, aged 33 years, spinster, the daughter of William Henry Dacre Tyler
J.H. STEPHENS, Petty Officer, HMS Crane, drowned in Lazaretto Creek on Saturday 23rd April 1904. The sentry saw him on deck, then heard a splash. He alerted the officers and crew. His body was recovered. He was due to leave the Navy after a long and honourable service
Gilbert O. STEPHENSON, Lieutenant, single, aged 23 years, born in Bayswater, London, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
Robert Dawson STERNDALE-BENNETT, aged 23 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, HMS Arethusa, the son of Robert Sterndale-Bennett, married 29th August 1938 to, Dorothy Mary MONKHOUSE-JONES, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick John Monkhouse-Jones
John STEVENS, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Unruffled, in January 1941
Majorie Maud STEVENS, born 4th February 1902, the daughter of Alexandra Maud and Charles Stevens, Engineer, R.N.
Patricia Claire STEVENS, aged 21 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Victor Charles Edwin Stevens, married 4th August 1951, to Frederick William BARTHOLOMEW, aged 21 years, bachelor, L.S.A., R.N., HMS Forth, the son of William Bartholomew
Reverend William E.O. STEVENS, Chaplain, single, aged 29 years, born in Devonport, on board HMS Royal Oak in March 1901
James Douglas STEVENSON, aged 25 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Ajax, the son of William John Stevenson, British Army Captain, married 5th March 1921 to, Ruby Elinor Slade THOMSON, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Slade Thomson deceased
Lorna STEVENSON, aged 27 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of George Stevenson, married 22nd December 1951, to John Peter Francis BARNES, aged 24 years, bachelor, L.S.B.A., R.N., RNB Camerata, the son of Walter Barnes
Alexander STEWART, aged 29 years, bachelor, R.P.O., R.N., Royal Naval Patrol HQ, Valletta, the son of Alexander Stewart, married 27th September 1952, to Shirley Mavis WILLIAMS, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Charles James Williams
Arthur STEWART, aged 20 years, bachelor, Pilot, R.N.A.S., HMS Theseus, the son of John William Stewart, married 12th April 1952, to Anne Averill BARROW, aged 20 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of George Averil Barrow
W.H. STEWART, Steward, 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
John Barington STILES, aged 24 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Dahlia, the son of Alfred Ernest Stiles, married 15th December 1928 to, Florence Jessie JONES, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of George Jones
Peter Walter Stanley STOCK, the son of Doris Primrose and Walter Gerald Stock, 15 Don Bosco Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 3rd August 1930
Alfred David STOCKBRIDGE, born 18th April 1938, the son of Jessina and Henry James Stockbridge, Stoker, HMS Hostile, Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Alan Spender, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard
E.G. STOCKBRIDGE, Stoker Petty Officer, 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
James Henry Frederick STOCKBRIDGE, born 9th January 1937, the son of Jessina and Henry James Stockbridge, Stoker, HMS Hostile. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Alan Spender, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard
H. STOKES, Petty Officer Steward, 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
Sidney D. STONEMAN, Petty Officer 1st Class, married, aged 24 years, born in Plymouth, on board HMS Pyramus March 1901
John Keppel STONHAM, born 6th March 1926, the son of Norah Spence and Cyril Edwin Stonham, Lieut-Commander, Royal Navy
Derek William STOWE, the son of Frances Dorothy and Victor William Stowe, 1 Washington Flats, Prince of Wales Junction, Sliema, Warrant Engineer, Royal Navy, born 4th November 1928
Bruce Edwin Harington STRANACK, aged 24 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Anthony, the son of Lieut-Colonel Cyril Edwin Stranack, retired, married 27th December 1934 to, Rebecca Daffodil Ann PALIN, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Lieut-Colonel Randle Harry Palin, retired
J.S. STRANGE, Leading Stoker, 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
G.A.E. STRATFORD, AB, 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
Price Charles STRATFULL, aged 26 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Viscount, the son of Daniel Stratfull, married 5th May 1928 to, Mary MALLAMATTA, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Edward Mallamatta
Married 13th March 1929, Prince Charles STRATFULL, Stoker, Royal Navy, the son of Daniel Stratfull and Elizabeth Stratfull, nee Owen, to Mary MALLAMATA, the daughter of Edward Mallamata and Eugenia Mallamata
Sheila Alice STRIDE , the daughter of Alice and John Henry Stride, 22 Strada Reale, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 18th March 1931
C. STUART, SBA, 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
K. STUART, Coder, 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
Married 25th August 1924, Grace Lillian STUBBS, aged 26 years, spinster, from Portsmouth, the daughter of James Stubbs, Petty Officer, Royal Navy, to Wilfred Victor WEEKS, aged 25 years, bachelor, Private, Royal Army Medical Corps, the son of Ernest William Weeks
Alfred STYLES, aged 23 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Egmont, the son of Herbert Styles, married 10th August 1920 to, Ethel KITE, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Thomas Kite deceased
Melita Mary STYLES, the daughter of William James and Florence Annie Styles, 72 Strada Tonna, Sliema, Commissioned Gunner, Royal Navy, born 13th September 1928
Grace Evelyn Joan SULIVAN, aged 30 years, spinster, 2nd Officer, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Norton Allen Sulivan, married 2nd May 1949, to James Percy Knowles HARKNESS, aged 32 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, the son of Percy Yarborough Harkness
Timothy SULLIVAN, Able Seaman, aged 23 years, born in Ireland, of HMS Renown in 1901
T. SULLIVAN, Chief Petty Officer, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board
T.W. SULLIVAN, OD, 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 SULTANA, Petty Officer Steward, E/LX21828, died 29th May 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Hereward. Engaged in the evacuation of Crete his ship came under air attack and was sunk
Charles SULTANA, Leading Steward, E/LX23184, died 13th November 1941, on board HMS Decoy
Vincent SULTANA, Steward, E/LX22654, 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
Marjorie Anne SUMMERS, the daughter of John George and Constance Lilian Summers, London, and Graham Street, Sliema, Chief E.A., R.N., born 4th April 1938
Harold John Steward SUMNER, aged 27 years, bachelor, P.O., HMS Barham, the son of Robert Sumner, married 5th October 1907 to, Florence HART, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of William Hart
Derek Alfred SUTER, aged 23 years, bachelor, RO2, HMS Sea Devil, the son of George Alfred Keith Suter, married 17th February 1962 to Christine JONES, aged 21 years, spinster, Leading Wren, the daughter of George William Jones. The Marriage was conducted by the Reverend Herbert Wright Brierley, Chaplain R.N., and took place at Church of the Holy Cross, HMS Phoenicia, Manoel Island
S.E. SUTHERLEY, 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
Samuel Edward SUTHONS, aged 31 years, bachelor, Shipwright, HMS Cornflower, the son of Samuel Suthons, married 10th March 1924 to, Catherine Ingram McALLISTER, aged 26 years, spinster, of 4 Sydney Street, Glasgow, the daughter of William McAllister
Frances Helen SUTTON, born 27th August 1904, the daughter of Caroline and Francis John Sutton, Engineer Lieutenant, R.N.
L.S. SUTTON, 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
John George SWAINSTON DSM+Bar, Petty Officer, lost his life in the submarine Upholder on 14th April 1942
Henry John SWAYNE, aged 25 years, bachelor, Writer, R.N., the son of Henry Swayne deceased, Petty Officer, R.N., married 10th August 1903 to, Julia Lois Maud DINHAM, aged 26 years, spinster, Schoolmistress, the daughter of Walter Dinham
Henry Walter SWAYNE, born 14th September 1904, the son of Julia Lois Maud and Henry John Swayne, Writer, Royal Navy
W.G. SWEENEY, 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
Sarah Pamela SWIFT, born 11th February 1927, the daughter of Grace Jane and Reginald George Swift, Commissioned Engineer, Royal Navy. Baptised on board HMS Valiant
Stewart SWIFT, aged 23 years, bachelor, Petty Officer Writer, R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of John Squire Swift, married 27th September 1952, to Dorothy Patricia Anne ATKINSON, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Cyril Atkinson