Thomas Ramsey WADDELL, aged 25 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Medway II, the son of Robert Waddell, married 18th June 1945 to, Joan May COATES, aged 24 years, spinster, WRNS, the daughter of Harry Coates
William WADGE, E/LX21093, 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
G.W. WADHAM, Captain, HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 13th November 1942
C.W. WAITE, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
W. WAITES, AB, died 10th January 1941, on board the destroyer HMS Gallant, which was escorting a Convoy, when it struck a mine that shattered the ship’s bows. Over 60 men were killed and another 25 injured. The ship was irreparably damaged but towed into Grand Harbour and beached beneath Crucifix Hill
William Best WAKELING, aged 21 years, bachelor, N.A., Royal Navy, R.N.A.S. Hal Far, the son of William John Wakeling, married 10th November 1949, to June Rose WELLBY, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Charles Wellby
A.S. WALBY, 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
A.C. WALKER, Leading Steward, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board
J. WALKER, OD, HMS Hasty, died 15th June 1942
John WALKER, aged 24 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the son of Frank Johnston Walker, married 25th June 1929 to, Jeanne Josephine CASTRIGNANI, aged 29 years, spinster, the daughter of Jean Frances Castrignani
J. WALKER, 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 James WALKER, born 17th May 1930, the son of Jeanne Josephine and John Walker, AB, Royal Navy
N. WALKER, 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
R. WALKER, 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
R.B. WALKER, 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
St.George Paulin WALKER, born 17th November 1914, the son of Adeline Mary and Reginald Phelps Walker, Fleet Paymaster, HMS Warrior
W. WALKER, 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
Eric WALL, aged 22 years, bachelor, S.B.A., R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Thomas Henry Wall, married 2nd August 1951, to Mary Gwenllian WRIGHT, aged 30 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Edward Gordon Wright
Henry Melville WALL, aged 29 years, Engineer, R.N., HMS Hibernia, the son of William Price Wall deceased, married 28th April 1902 to, Anne Evanthea GILLESPY, aged 22 years, the daughter of William Gillespy
William Melville WALL, born 19th July 1903, the son of Anne Evanthea and Henry Melville Wall, Engineer Lieutenant, R.N.
D.S. WALLACE, Boy 1st Class, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
William Harry Bancks WALLACE, aged 38 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, Admiralty House, Vittoriosa, the son of Harry Bancks Wallace, married 12th July 1939 to Margaret Kate UTTERSON-KELSO, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of John Edward Utterson-Kelso
Alfred Joseph Beston WALLER, aged 30 years, bachelor, Chief Writer, Royal Navy, the son of William Waller, married 16th March 1920 to, Eveline BEAL, aged 26 years, widow, the daughter of Luke SIDEBOTTOM
H.A. WALLER, 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
Married 5th June 1907, Ernest WALMSLEY, aged 25 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Bruiser, the son of John Walmsley deceased, Mason, to Lily Norah McCARTHY, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Callaghan McCarthy
Peter Jeremy WALMSLEY, the son of Eric Norman and Florence Lucretia Walmsley, 173 Tower Road, Sliema, Lieutenant, R.N., HMS Douglas, born 25th February 1939
R.B. WALMSLEY, Pay Sub-Lieutenant, died 22nd March 1942, on the cruiser HMS Cleopatra. The ship was part of the escort force with Convoy MW10 from Alexandria when they met several ships of the Italian Navy and HMS Cleopatra sustained some damage in the ensuing battle
W. WALSH, Leading Seaman, died 22nd December 1940, HMS Hyperion
A.V. WALTER, 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
Wilfred Stuart WALTERS, aged 22 years, bachelor, Signalman, HMS Barham, the son of Wilfred Stuart Walters, married 6th November 1926 to, Dorothy Ethel RIPLEY, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert Ripley, Stoker, R.N.
William Gillies WALTON, aged 27 years, bachelor, E.M., R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of George Turner Walton, married 24th January 1953, to Angela Edith ASHFORD, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Cecil Albert Ashford
Malcolm David WANKLYN, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Shark, the son of William Lumb Wanklyn, married 5th May 1938 to Elspeth KINLOCH, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of James Kinloch
Lieut-Commander Malcolm David WANKLYN VC DSO, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Upholder, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in January 1941. He was awarded the Victoria Cross on 11th December 1941 for his actions on the 24th May 1941 in attacking enemy shipping. He lost his life in the submarine on 14th April 1942 whilst on the twenty-fifth patrol
Alfred John WARD, baptised 4th February 1906, the son of Elizabeth and Alfred John Ward, Sailor, from Guernsey, of HMS Lancaster
The Hon. Cyril Augustus WARD, Lieutenant, aged 25 years, born in London, on board HMS Renown March 1901
Francis George WARD, aged 32 years, bachelor, Yeoman of Signals, HMS Royal Oak, the son of Francis George Ward, married 15th June 1929 to, Elsie FOOKS, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles William Fooks
Lieutenant P.R. WARD, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Usk, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in 1941. The submarine was lost on 28th April 1941
R.W. WARMAN, 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
Daniel WARN, Boatswain, married, aged 46 years, born in Deal, Kent, on board HMS Tyne in March 1901
Frances Joy WARREN, the daughter of Esther Beryl and Reginald James Warren, 90 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Shipwright, Royal Navy, born 28th October 1930
F.K. WARREN, 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
Heather Doreen WARREN, the daughter of Esther Beryl and Reginald James Warren, 90 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Shipwright, Royal Navy, born 3rd May 1933
J. R. de M. WARREN, Lieut-Commander (E), died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
L.S. WARREN, 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
J.I. WARWICK, AB, died 26th March 1942, on the destroyer HMS Legion. She was moored in French Creek when she received a direct hit from bombs dropped by German aircraft
William John WASLEY, aged 24 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, HMS Sandhurst, the son of William John Wasley, Naval Officer retired, married 4th November 1934 to, Ivy Gladys BIGGS, aged 27 years, spinster, from Blackheath, London, the daughter of Henry Herbert Biggs, Bricklayer
Married 10th July 1943, Thomas Henry WATERHOUSE, Royal Navy, to May Alice EDWARDS
Aubrey Eustace WATERS, aged 42 years, bachelor, Engineer Commander, HMS Valiant, the son of Samuel Waters, married 14th February 1928 to, Nellie Patience LODGE, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Ernest Lodge
J.T. WATKIN, ERA, 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
Alfred Daniel WATSON, Fleet Engineer, single, aged 44 years, born in Portsmouth, on board HMS Renown March 1901
Eileen Beryl WATSON, the daughter of Ian Riach and Gladys Watson, 150 Strada It Torri, Sliema, Paymaster Commander, Royal Navy, born 10th March 1925
G.N. WATSON, 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
Hubert Jack WATSON, Leading Telegraphist, serving on HMS Token, in April 1950. The son of Herbert Richard Watson, born in Isle of Wight
H.J.V. WATSON, 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
Married 17th July 1918, Ian Riach WATSON, aged 35 years, bachelor, Staff Paymaster, Royal Navy, the son of John Adam Watson, to Gladys Von Der PFORDTEN, aged 28 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Von Der Pfordten
Jean Helen Rosemary WATSON, the daughter of Ian Riach and Gladys Watson, 150 Strada It Torri, Sliema, Paymaster Commander, Royal Navy, born 11th May 1927
John Malcolm Riach WATSON, born 11th October 1923, the son of Ian Riach and Gladys Watson, Paymaster Commander, R.N.
E.H. WATTS, 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
C.A.R. WAUGHMAN, 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
Robert L. WAY, Lieutenant, single, aged 23 years, from London, on board HMS Vulcan in March 1901
Ronald Henry WEAKLEY, aged 20 years, bachelor, S.M., R.N., HMS Tyne, the son of Alfred John Weakley, married 17th February 1951, to Freda Cicely BURBIDGE, aged 23 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Thomas Burbidge
Arthur Cyril Brooke WEBB, aged 36 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, RNR, HMS Egmont, the son of Albert Brooke Webb deceased, married 18th December 1916 to Mary Gwendoline DOWDING, aged 29 years, spinster, the daughter of William John Dowding
Charles WEBB, aged 36 years, bachelor, P.O., HMS Barham, the son of Charles Webb, married 18th December 1924 to, Ellen Agnes TURNER, aged 33 years, widow, the daughter of William Perrin
Charles WEBB, aged 20 years, bachelor, Sailor, Royal Navy, HMS St.Angelo, the son of John Webb, Sergeant, Royal Irish Constabulary, married 22nd January 1941, to Florence HOLMES, aged 21 years, spinster, Dingli Wireless Station, the daughter of Frederick John Holmes, Wireless Operator
H.E. WEBB, 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. WEBB, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Leonard John WEBB, aged 26 years, bachelor, Ordnance Artificer, Royal Navy, HMS Barham, the son of Ernest Webb deceased, Royal Marines, married 16th November 1936 to, Margaret FIELDER, aged 21 years, spinster, from North End, Portsmouth, the daughter of Frank Fielder, Steward Royal Navy
Michael John WEBB, aged 23 years, bachelor, Sub-Lieutenant, HMS Stebbington, the son of Percival Edward Webb, married 26th March 1966 to, Susan Alexandra Hely HOUGHTON, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of George Frederick Houghton. This Marriage took place in St.Michael’s and All Angels Royal Navy Chapel HMS St.Angelo
Richard WEBB, Lieutenant, single, aged 30 years, born in Cheltenham, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
R.W. WEBB, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
Frank James WEBBER, aged 21 years, bachelor, Shipwright, R.N. HMS Euryalus, the son of Alfred James Webber, married 29th June 1951, to Dinah Renee DEACON, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Percival Walter Deacon
Ronald WEBBER, aged 21 years, bachelor, Electrician’s Mate, R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of George Webber, married 15th November 1952, to Hannah Birgitte CARBIS, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Frederick Charles Carbis
Leonard WEBSTER, aged 24 years, bachelor, Signalman, HMS Orontes, the son of William Webster deceased, married 20th May 1911 to Eva BAMFORD, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Bamford deceased
Leonard Augustus WEBSTER, born 9th January 1912, the son of Eva and Leonard Webster, Signalman, HMS Bacchante
Arthur Nelson Hampton WEEKES, born 3rd March 1930, the son of Margery Elizabeth and Nelson Ward Hampton Weekes, Lieutenant, HMS Ramilles. Baptised on board HMS Ramillies, by Reverend A. Leonard Poole, Chaplain, R.N.
Richard Martin WELBY, aged 30 years, bachelor, Lieut-Commander, HMS Grampus, son of Adland Abraham Welby, married 26th July 1917 to, Euphemia Violet LYON, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Vice Admiral Herbert Lyon
Albert Patrick WELCH, aged 25 years, bachelor, P.O., HMS Egmont, the son of Martin James Welch, married 18th February 1922 to, Annie Beatrice CHITTENDEN, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of Percy John Chittenden deceased
F.P. WELCH, 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
Henry O. WELCH, Able Seaman, single, aged 24 years, born in Chigwell, Essex, on board HMS Surprise in March 1901
E.E. WELLMAN DSC, Lieutenant (E), HMS St. Angelo, the Naval Shore base, died 11th June 1940
Arthur WELLS, aged 23 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, HMS Dauntless, the son of Joseph Wells, Platelayer, married 11th June 1934 to, Marselia Ena COOPER, aged 31 years, spinster, the daughter of Albert Cooper, Tailor’s Cutter
Married 21st February 1944, Lieutenant David WELLS, R.N.V.R., of Bristol, to Miss L.M. CALI
Married 16th June 1928, George Everard WELLS, aged 24 years, bachelor, Stoker, Royal Navy, HM Submarine L.16, the son of George Thompson Wells, to Angiolina ATTARD, aged 31 years, widow, the daughter of Clement Camilleri
John WENDEN, aged 30 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Hussar, the son of Harry Wenden, Shipwright, married 20th December 1908 to, Caroline Theresa WILLIAMS, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Tommy Williams, Stoker
Alfred James WENSLEY, aged 22 years, bachelor, Sick Berth Attendant, R.N. Hospital Bighi, the son of James Thomas Wensley, married 19th April 1916 to, Ada LYNCH, aged 22 years, widow, the daughter of Frederick HOLLOWAY
Julian Albert Raymond WERRY, the son of Julia Beatrice Gladys and William Henry Albert Werry, 22 Victoria Avenue, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 16th January 1930
A.J. WEST, Canteen Manager, 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
Elizabeth Anne WEST, the daughter of Esther Elizabeth and Robert William West, 106 Howard Street, Sliema, Chief E.R.A., Royal Navy, born 14th October 1936
Harry WESTACOTT, aged 29 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Shropshire, the son of Arthur Robert Westacott, married 21st April 1939 to, Patience Ellen REEVES, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of of Reginald John Reeves
Peggy Madeline Sybil Jeanne WESTALL, born 11th September 1922, the daughter of William Edmund Northcote Hawkesley and Marie Madeline Elise Westall, Lieutenant, R.N.
Ernest John WESTLAKE, aged 24 years, bachelor, Leading Writer, HMS Coventry, the son of Arthur Ernest Westlake, married 21st February 1928 to, Ivy Maud WELSH, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of Alfred Joseph Welsh
J.G.D. WETHERFIELD, Lieut-Commander, died 26th April 1941, of the minesweeper HMS Fermoy
William Edward WHALLEY, aged 27 years, bachelor, Yeoman of Signals, HMS Marlborough, the son of Percy Edward Whalley, married 13th June 1922 to, Mabel Bessie BURRETT, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Herbert Burrett
S. McD. WHEELER, 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
C. WHELAN, SBA, 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 George Quin WHINTON, born 18th September 1928, the son of Irene Belesaigne and William Thomas Whinton, Leading Seaman, HMS Eagle
Stanley Randolph WHISTLER, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Seaman, HMS Arethusa, the son of John Henry Whistler, married 11th November 1938 to, Mary BRIDGMAN, aged 23 years, spinster, the daughter of William Henry Bridgman
Elizabeth Joan WHITE, the daughter of Doris Ellen and William Frederick White, 25 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 30th July 1929
Frederick WHITE, P.O. 1st Class, HMS Orwell, died 30th January 1903. See BROOKS for details
F.J. WHITE, Warrant Engineer, 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
Married 12th December 1938, Reginald Abel Pearce WHITE, Royal Navy, HMS Afridi, to Caroline VASSALLO
Married 14th October 1908, Samuel George WHITE, aged 34 years, bachelor, Chief Writer, Royal Navy, the son of Samuel Henry White, retired Cooper, to Elizabeth BELLMAN, aged 32 years, spinster, the daughter of John Bellman
S.C. WHITE, Gunner (T), 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
Stafford Radcliffe WHITE, aged 26 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Oswald, the son of Stafford Charles White deceased, Army Officer, married 16th March 1936 to, Nancy Laurie AINSWORTH, aged 20 years, spinster, from Bognor Regis, Sussex, the daughter of Colonel Hugh Ainsworth, Indian Medical Service retired
T.H. WHITE, 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
Married 24th April 1937, William J. WHITE, Royal Navy, E.R.A., HMS Cyclops, to Ruth M. ELDRIDGE
R.G. WHITEHEAD, AB, 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
L.W.A. WHITEHOUSE, Leading Tel., 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
W.J. WHITEWAY, 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
Lieutenant R.D. WHITEWAY-WILKINSON DSC, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine P33, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in 1941. The submarine was lost in August 1941
W.T. WHITTA, Assistant Steward, on the destroyer HMS Gurkha, died 17th January 1942, when his ship was sunk by the German U-Boat U-133 off the Libyan coast
George Edward WHITTINGSTALL, aged 42 years, bachelor, Mate, HM tug Ancient, married 7th February 1927 to, Florence Amelia BARRETT, aged 29 years, spinster
I.F.D. WHITTY, AB, died 26th March 1942, on board HMS Avon Vale
John William WHITWORTH, aged 27 years, bachelor, Stoker, HMS Albatross, the son of John William Whitworth, married 2nd March 1908 to, Giuseppa ETHERIDGE, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of William Edwin Etheridge
C.T.G. WICKENS, AB, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
T.A. WICKS, 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
R.B. WIGHAM, AB, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
Ernest WIGRAM, Lieutenant, single, aged 23 years, born India, on board HMS Illustrious in March 1901
P.C. WILBY, 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
H. WILCOX, Petty Officer Tel., 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
R.S. WILDE, AB, died 12th August 1942, on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Indomitable. His ship was part of the escort for Operation ‘Pedestal’ from Gibraltar. In the late afternoon twelve German Ju87 aircraft attacked the carrier and she suffered serious damage from the bombs. One hit the forward AA gun positions killing more than twenty of the Royal Marines detachment. Another landed near the forward lift and penetrated the upper gallery deck and exploded above the main hangar deck. The wardroom was crowded with off-duty pilots and observers when it was wrecked by a bomb killing all the occupants. The ship survived the onslaught and headed for Gibraltar
E. WILEY, Leading Seaman, 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 Henry WILKINS, R.N., the son of William Munson and Marianna Wilkins, married 2nd May 1958, to Geraldine BRADFORD, of Sidcup, Kent the daughter of Charles Henry and Emily Bradford
Edna May WILKINS, aged 23 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Edward John Wilkins, married 25th April 1953, to David George DRAKE, aged 22 years, bachelor, Electrical Artificer, R.N., HMS Magpie, the son of Arthur George Drake
Kenneth William George WILKINS, the son of William George and Ivy Wilkins, 15 Prince of Wales Junction, Sliema, AB, Royal Navy, born 27th August 1927
C. WILKINSON, OD, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Nigeria. As part of the escort to the ‘Pedestal’ Convoy, the ship came under attack from Italian and German aircraft during the day, but at dusk was hit by torpedoes fired by the Italian submarine Axum, and sustained damage, causing her to return to Gibraltar
John Henry WILKINSON, aged 29 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Glorious, the son of William Wilkinson, married 15th May 1933 to, Marjorie May Elizabeth ELEY, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of William Allan Eley
T.E.G. WILKINSON, 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
Tessa WILKINSON, born 30th November 1935, the daughter of Marjorie May Elizabeth and John Henry Wilkinson, Lieutenant, Royal Navy
Gordon Knowle WILLIAMS, aged 28 years, bachelor, Leading Supply Assistant, HMS Chrysanthemum, the son of Albert Cox Williams, married 3rd July 1935 to, Winifred Edna GADSDON, aged 22 years, spinster, the daughter of William Gadsdon
Married 7th June 1930, Harold Parry WILLIAMS, aged 27 years, widower, Surgeon-Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMSShropshire, son of William Parry Williams, to Winifred Grace HURLSTONE, aged 21 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur George Hurlstone
Humphrey Pigot WILLIAMS, baptised 15th December 1907, the son of Christine de Villiers and Hugh Pigot Williams, Captain, Royal Navy
John WILLIAMS, the son of Gordon Knowle and Winifred Edna Williams, 89 Strada Nuova, Sliema, Leading Supply Assistant, Royal Navy, born 11th May 1936
John Beresford WILLIAMS, aged 30 years, bachelor, Paymaster Lieutenant, HMS Glorious, the son of John Roger Williams, married 19th November 1938 to, Ida Beatrice WALTERS, aged 35 years, spinster, the daughter of Walter George Walters
R. WILLIAMS, Stoker 1st Class, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
R.C. WILLIAMS, 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
R.D. WILLIAMS, Boy 1st Class, 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
R.H.D. WILLIAMS, 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
S. WILLIAMS, Stoker 1st Class, died 22nd March 1942, on the cruiser HMS Cleopatra. The ship was part of the escort force with Convoy MW10 from Alexandria when they met several ships of the Italian Navy and HMS Cleopatra sustained some damage in the ensuing battle
S. WILLIAMS, Stoker 1st Class, died 17th February 1943 on board the destroyer HMS Paladin, whilst the ship was engaged in attacking the German air escort of a convoy to Alexandria, and sinking the German U-Boat U205
Jean Amy WILLS, the daughter of Josephine Amy and Joseph Vernon Wills, 90 Strada Imrabat, Sliema, Seaman, Royal Navy, born 24th October 1932
Joseph Vernon WILLS, aged 23 years, bachelor, Seaman, Royal Navy, HMS Glorious, the son of Sidney Thomas Charles Wills deceased, Licensed Victualler, married 28th November 1931 to, Josephine Amy FORLER, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of George Henry Forler, deceased, Commercial Traveller
Robert Elphinstone WILLSON, aged 31 years, bachelor, ERA, HMS Valiant , the son of John Willison, married 29th October 1927 to, Edith May CARTER, aged 29 years, spinster, the daughter of William Milton Carter
J.W. WILSDON, Boy 1st Class, 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
A. WILSON, 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
A.F. WILSON, Leading Seaman, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
A.R.S. WILSON, 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
Cyril Alfred WILSON, aged 28 years, bachelor, Yeoman of Signals, HMS Chrysanthemum, the son of Alfred Wilson, married 3rd November 1923 to, Florence Edith MAGGS, aged 25 years, spinster, the daughter of Henry Paterson Maggs
D. WILSON, Steward, HMS Welshman, died 1st February 1943. The ship was proceeding to Alexandria when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-617, and sank after three hours with the loss of over 150 Royal Navy officers and men, plus a number of soldiers and airmen who were also on board
Henry Alfred Vallette WILSON, born 27th August 1924, the son of Florence Edith and Cyril Alfred Wilson, Yeoman of Signals, Royal Navy
J.M.C.E. WILSON, 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
Margaret Jean WILSON, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Alan Wilson, married 15th June 1945, to Kenneth Redmayne CHAMBERS, aged 20 years, bachelor, Communication Rating, R.N. Barracks Camerata, the son of Alfred John Chambers
R.S. WILSON, ERA, died when HMS Kandahar hit a mine and sank 19th December 1941
S. WILSON, 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
William WILSON, aged 28 years, bachelor, Surgeon Lieutenant, HMS Malaya, the son of Tom Wilson, married 17th December 1938 to, Nellie Bolton BENNETT, aged 24 years, spinster, the daughter of William Henry Bennett
W.S.E. WILSON, 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
Walter George WINCHESTER, aged 29 years, bachelor, Leading Stoker, Royal Navy, the son of Alexander Winchester, married 14th January 1925 to, Phoebe May LAW, aged 32 years, spinster, the daughter of John Bolton Law deceased
G. WIND, Stoker 1st Class, died on the destroyer HMS Jersey when it struck a mine at the entrance to Grand Harbour on 2nd May 1941
Ian WINFIELD, born 20th May 1929, the son of Dorothy and Jack Edward Winfield, ERA, HMS Wild Swan
Tristram Beaumont WINSTANLEY, aged 31 years, bachelor, Naval Officer,the son of Richard Norman Winstanley, married 22nd July 1949, to Constance Eva YOUNG, aged 30 years, spinster, Nurse, Bighi Naval Hospital, the daughter of Alexander Patterson Young
Phyllis Ellen WITHERS, aged 21 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Harry John Withers, married 17th October 1953, to Albert Harry Noel LANGLEY, aged 21 years, bachelor, Stores Assistant, Royal Navy, HMS Phoenicia, the son of Albert Victor Langley
William Arthur WITHRINGTON, born 27th May 1888, baptised 1906, the son of George and Mary Withrington, by R.N. Chaplain HMS Venerable
Philip George WODEHOUSE, aged 31 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Rattlesnake, the son of Philip John Wodehouse, married 25th October 1915 to, Beaujolois Theresa Constance RIDOUT, aged 26 years, spinster, the daughter of Arthur George Ridout
Dorothy Agnes WOLFE, born 7th January 1905, the daughter of Sarah Agnes and Henry Eccles Wolfe, Engineer Lieutenant, HMS Panther
Arthur Charles WOOD, aged 21 years, bachelor, AB, HMS Ramillies, the son of Charles Wood, married 3rd March 1902 to, Ellen MARTIN, aged 18 years, spinster, the daughter of Charles Martin
Frank Dyson WOOD, aged 36 years, widower, Officer, R.N.V.R., HMS Hunter, the son of Percy Ethelbert Dyson Wood, married 13th February 1945, to Phyllis Victoria SHAW, aged 36 years, spinster, 63 Norfolk Street, Sliema, the daughter of William Henry Shaw
Keith Phayer WOOD, the son of Daniel and Minnie Beatrice Wood, 116 Prince of Wales Road, Sliema, Warrant Shipwright, Royal Navy, born 26th July 1927
Neville Maurice WOOD, born 9th August 1928, the son of Mabel Richmond and Maurice Adrian Wood, Lieut-Commander, Royal Canadian Navy, HMS Royal Sovereign
R. WOOD, 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
Virginia Rose WOOD, born 12th January 1937, the daughter of Kathleen and William Henry Wood Lieut-Commander. Mediterranean Destroyer Flotilla, Malta. Baptised by the Reverend Ronald Collins, Chaplain R.N., at St.Michael’s Chapel, Malta Dockyard
G.E. WOODBINE, OD, died on the destroyer HMS Mohawk, when it was sunk by enemy fire 16th April 1941
Eric Arthur WOODHAMS, aged 21 years, bachelor, Aircraft Artificer, Royal Navy, HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Allen Albert Woodhams, married 22nd April 1950, to Jeanie Whitelaw CHARLES, aged 27 years, spinster, the daughter of Robert Charles
H.N. WOODROFFE, 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
Lieutenant A.F. WOODS, R.A.N.V.R., in command of Motor Torpedo Boat No.260. 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. He was awarded the DSC for this action
Sheila Constance WOODS, the daughter of Gladys and John Woods, 14 Prince of Wales Junction, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 18th July 1930
V. WOODS, AB, 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
Lieutenant E.A. WOODWARD DSO, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Unbeaten, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in January 1941
Jennifer Mary WOOLDRIDGE, the daughter Mary Edith and Frederick Howard Wooldridge, 25 St.Ignatius Junction, Sliema, Telegraphist, Royal Navy, born 28th November 1936
Stanley WOOLLETT, aged 29 years, bachelor, Stoker P.O., HMS Orion, the son of John Edward Woollett, married 10th February 1945 to, Elena DEMETRIOU, aged 37 years, spinster, the daughter of Mihailion Demetriou
Anthony WOOTTON, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Teredo, in August 1954. The son of Gladys Anne and William Arthur Wootton. The husband of Pauline Wootton, nee Parker
Dudley Nigel WORRALL, the son of Doris Margaret and Reginald George Arthur Worrall, 67 Strada It Torri, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 19th September 1929
Lieutenant J.S. WRAITH DSC, Commanding Officer of HM Submarine Upright, 10th Submarine Flotilla, in January 1941
Paul James Edward WRAITH, the son of Anne Louise and Charles William Wraith, 24 Prince of Wales Junction, Sliema, Chief G.A., Royal Navy, born 22nd September 1933
Charles E. WRIGHT, Royal Navy, serving on HMS Sturdy, in July 1957
Reverend Henry D. WRIGHT, Chaplain, single, aged 30 years, born in North London, on board HMS Ramillies in March 1901
Henry WRIGHT, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Glorious, the son of David Fitzherbert Wright, Clerk in Holy Orders, married 9th November 1931 to, Elspeth Catherine ANDERSON, aged 20 years, spinster, the daughter of John Lindsay Anderson
Joyce WRIGHT, aged 21 years, spinster, Leading Wren, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of George Wright, married 11th October 1952, to Roy Bateson YATES, aged 24 years, bachelor, Able Seaman, R.N., HMS Tyne, the son of Arthur Yates
Margaret Joyce WRIGHT, aged 22 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Frederick Wright, married 31st March 1951, to Clifford BALL, aged 21 years, bachelor, Petty Officer, R.N., HMS Phoenicia, the son of Moses Ball
Mary Gwenllian WRIGHT, aged 30 years, spinster, Women’s Royal Naval Service, the daughter of Edward Gordon Wright, married 2nd August 1951, to Eric WALL, aged 22 years, bachelor, S.B.A., R.N., HMS Falcon Hal Far, the son of Thomas Henry Wall
N.A. WRIGHT, Chief Stoker, died 12th August 1942, on board the cruiser HMS Cairo. Part of the escort to Convoy ‘Pedestal’ from Gibraltar to Malta, they were attacked by enemy forces when between Sicily and Tunisia. His ship was struck by torpedoes from the Italian submarine Axum, and had to be sunk by HMS Pathfinder
Philip WRIGHT, Able Seaman, single, aged 20 years, born in Ireland, of HMS Renown in 1901
Edward Stewart WYATT, aged 33 years, bachelor, Chaplain, R.N., HMS Benbow, the son of Edward Wyatt, Clerk in Holy Orders, married 12th April 1921 to, Dorothy Grace BRYANT, aged 36 years, spinster, the daughter of Harry Bryant
Pamela Rose WYATT, the daughter of Winifred and George Wyatt, 98 Creche Street, Sliema, Royal Navy, born 9th December 1929
Peter Joseph WYATT, aged 22 years, bachelor, Naval Officer, HMS Hostile, the son of Colonel Francis Joseph Caldwell Wyatt, married 3rd April 1937 to Christine Mary CLAYTON, aged 29 years, spinster, Bishops House, Sliema the daughter of John Clayton, Clerk in Holy Orders
Cecil John WYNNE-EDWARDS, aged 26 years, bachelor, Lieutenant, HMS Clematis, the son of John Rosindale Wynne-Edwards, Clerk in Holy Orders, married 11th September 1928 to, Berte Mary LEYBORNE-POPHAM, aged 21 years, spinster, of Calcutta, India, the daughter of Albert Holman Leyborne-
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