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I appreciate that surviving Malta veterans will now be in their 90's but I put this page in for two reasons. Firstly veterans might just make contact. Secondly, surviving relatives may want to share photographs or wish to contact others interested in this part of WWII. This page is open to anyone who served in Malta during WWII. Also, I welcome any surviving relatives searching for information about service friends to input details here. Details may be mailed to me at here for inclusion.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING - 30 / 01 / 2008.

Can anyone help Susan with information (for a book she is researching) about any of the following who served in Malta during World War II?
Please contact Susan here.

Lt F W Ashall, Royal Engineers (later Captain)
Lt T Whitworth, Royal Engineers
Lt H Lavington, Royal Engineers

Lt Hugh/Hughie Elder, Royal Artillery


NamePeter Dardart Armourer, R.A.F.
Where StationedLuqa (?), Malta
Search MessagePeter passed away in 1977. Any information appreciated for his son Colin.
E-Mail AddressColinDardart@yahoo.com

Name

Douglas Haig Leonard Infantry

Where StationedMalta
Search MessageDouglas passed away some 20 years ago but any information about Douglas or anyone who served with him would be appreciated by his son John. May have been in the RASC.
E-Mail Addressjohn.chapman2@btinternet.com

NameGeoffrey Hughes-Gage Royal Artillery.
Where StationedMalta
Search MessageGeoffrey's son Godfrey would appreciate any information from anyone who knew Geoffrey on Malta.
E-Mail Addressgodfrey@itfusion.com.au

NameThomas Walter Jones Service area unknown.
Where StationedMalta, India & Burma
Search MessageThomas' grandaughter, Janet, would like any information or contact from anyone who knew him. He served in Malta, India & Burma.
Thomas came from Liverpool
E-Mail Addressajred@iprimus.com.au

NameJohn B. Riddell (Corporal) Nicknames Joe or Jock. Occupation: Fitter 2A
Where StationedKalafrana and Gzira (137 Maintenance Unit).
Search MessageLooking for:- "Lofty" Neville, Harry Mattock, Corporal "Robbie" Robinson,
Sergeant Hull, Tony Mills and would welcome news of ANYONE who served with him on Malta between September 1941 and February 1944, 137 MU, or in 65 Squadron between 1939 - 1941 at RAF Northolt, Hornchurch, Rochford, Battle of Britain - where he was posted after RAF Cosford Training.
E-Mail Addresshelen@hunter-hart.com

NameCarmelo Rizzo Royal Malta Artillery
Where StationedMalta
Search MessageAny information appreciated for his son Joseph.
E-Mail Addressjosephvictor_r@yahoo.com.au

NameAlbert Hawkins Naval Diver
Where StationedMalta
Search MessageBrian Hawkins would appreciate information on his grandfather, Albert Hawkins, who was in charge of the diving teams responsible for clearing the wrecks from Valletta Harbour towards the end of WW2.
E-Mail Addresssuebrian@catstown.fsnet.co.uk

NameJohn Joseph Freeman (jack)
Where StationedMalta
Search MessageTrying to find information about my dad who was born in Liverpool in 1920, joined the Scottish Caledonians in 1936 and served most of the war in Malta. Hope someone can be of help.
E-Mail Addresskafreeman@btinternet.com

NameRobert Danskin (Danny) (Sgt.)(Armourer)
Where StationedMalta
Search MessageI am trying to find out some infomation about my late father who was stationed on Malta as an Armourer with the RAF in 1945.
His name was Robert Danskin Service No 531367 and his rank was Sergeant.
His nickname was Danny.
E-Mail AddressContact Jill Pattinson august47@aol.com

Name Francis Borg (Maltese Soldier)
Where Stationed Malta / Italy
Search Message Hi i'm looking for a soldier of Malta that in 2nd World War was in Italy at Caserta.
May you help me about information, please contact by mail.
E-Mail Address Antonio Cancelli a.cancelli@tiscali.it

Name Caple
Where Stationed Malta
Search Message

Can anybody help with news of my father's activities on Malta in WW2?
I understand he was a gunner/artillery man.
E-Mail Address davidcaple@btopenworld.com

Name Michael Degiorgio
Where Stationed Malta
Search Message

Can anyone help with information about my grandfather who was in the Royal Malta Artillery - 30th LAA Battery. R.M.A., 3 LAA Reg't
E-Mail Address Peter Miller pjdgm@yahoo.co.uk

Name William Thomas
Where Stationed Malta - Valletta.
Search Message

I'm looking for information concerning my father WILLIAM THOMAS, gunner at Grand Harbour Valletta. He never spoke about the war so I'm starting from scratch to find out anything about his years in Malta. I know it's a long shot but I would really appreciate any news.

E-Mail Address manicred2@yahoo.co.uk

Name Sgt. Len Ancliffe
Where Stationed Malta
Search Message

I am looking for anybody who served with and remembers my late father Sgt. Len Ancliffe who was possibly known as Andy. He served in Malta from Dec 1936 to April 1943 with the RA both in Anti Aircraft and radar. He was also heavily involved in sport principally football and boxing and had some connection with Sliema Wanderers.
E-Mail Address Badger02@btopenworld.com

Name Derek Edward Lang Crosse
Where Stationed Malta
Search Message

Catherine - a relative - is looking for information on Derek Edward Lang Crosse, 1395266, Flight Sergeant, Royal Air Force (V.R),
40 Squadron. Died 25th November 1943. Aged 20. Son of Edward and Bertha
Crosse of Brook Green, London. Any help appreciated.
E-Mail Address catjackson73@hotmail.com

Name Philip Leo Rylands (he was known by the nickname Tom) Cpl, RASC
Where Stationed Malta, Italy, Germany.
Search Message

My grandfather was born in Liverpool. I'm looking for anyone who remembers him, or who thinks he may have been connected with a member of their family.
E-Mail Address kate.blogs@gmail.com

Name Bernard Hogan ( Gunner ) Royal Artillery
Where Stationed Fort Tigne, Sliema/Valletta.
Search Message

Bernard died in action in Italy in 1944. I am his grandson Anthony Hogan. I am hoping to find anyone who knew him or anything about his regt in Malta. He was with the 222nd AA battery, HAA 10.
I am having trouble finding anything out about this battery. I know he arrived in Malta with the 12th Field regt. He left Malta in October 1943 on leave, but his ship was diverted to Sicily. I am not sure if he saw action in Sicily? but he turns up in Italy with the 51 Medium regt of the RA. sadly he was killed at Minturno in Jan 1944.
E-Mail Address hogantho@aol.com

Name Frederick James Lamperd (Camberwell. S.E. London - Anti-Aircraft Gunner)
Where Stationed Malta.
Search Message

Eric (his son) is looking for any information or contact with some ex-military personnel who might still be alive today, or perhaps their offspring.

E-Mail Address peeps63@hotmail.co.uk

Name Publius (Paul) Camilleri
Where Stationed Malta.
Search Message

Publius is 3rd from the left bottom row. Click photo for larger image.
I am looking for info on what regiment he served in and any further info re his career. He was said to be in the RAF and was listed as a telegraph operater on his wedding certificate as was my grandmother Carmen/Carmela Camilleri nee Bonello, she was said to have had her own office in Lascaris house??? attached is also a photo of a group of people including my grandparents i beleive it may have something to do with Lascaris house.
E-Mail Address saphira93@yahoo.co.uk

Name Tom Hardisty (H Troop, Royal Artillery)
Where Stationed Malta, Sicily.
Search Message

Dorothy is looking for information of her father Tom Hardisty.
1784195,186 Bty., 74 LT A.A Regt. ROYAL ARTILLERY - H TROOP, MALTA - Oct 1941 to July 1943.
Transferred To
SICILY
July 14th 1943 to 28th Aug 1944.

Tom died Sept 1944 but Dorothy would like to hear from anyone with photos of H Troop from the above periods.

E-Mail Address Dorothy

Name Kenneth Cook RAF, Malta April 1942 - April 1944
Where Stationed Lascaris, Malta.
Search Message

High speed telegraphist (morse) at Lascari.
Billetted at Vernon United Services Club. Comrades included Alec Boswell, Bernard Henshall, Jock Curtin.
His daughter Juliette Strefford would very much like to get in touch with anyone who may remember or have information regarding Ken and his work.

E-Mail Address Juliette Strefford - juliettestrefford@yahoo.co.uk

Further Links

http://www.burmastar.org.uk/associations.htm Burma Star Organisation with lists of loads of Associations & contacts.
http://www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk/ WWII Ex RAF site. Type in 'Malta' in the search engine to get chat on the forum about Malta.