King's Own Malta Regiment Memorial, Floriana

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This digital registry preserves the names inscribed on the King's Own Malta Regiment Memorial located in Floriana, Malta. Erected to honour the localized bravery and supreme sacrifices of Maltese infantrymen, the monument segments its roll of honour across its stone faces, cataloguing those who fell during the Great War (1914–1918) and the Siege of Malta (1940–1942).

World War II Roll of Honour (1940–1942)

The names of the casualties from the Second World War are engraved on the Left Side and Right Side of the monument faces. This registry documents the brave personnel serving across the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 10th Battalions during the height of the Mediterranean campaign.

Right Hand Side 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions

1940–1942 (WWII Lists)

Year	Regiment / Battalion	Rank	Name / Honours
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	ATTARD J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	ATTARD L.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	AZZOPARDI J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	BALDACCHINO A.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	BONELLO A.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Company Sergeant Major	BUSUTTIL J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Lieutenant	CAFIERO E.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	CAMENZULI C.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	CAMILLERI P.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Sergeant	CREMONA V.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	GRECH N.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	GRIMA J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	GUSMAN A.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	MICALLEF A.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Lance Corporal	REFALO J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	SALIBA A.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	SAMMUT J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Lance Corporal	SPITERI G.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Lance Corporal	TORPIANO V.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	VELLA D.

Year	Regiment / Battalion	Rank	Name / Honours
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	ABELA A.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Lieutenant	ABELA C.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	ABELA J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	ATTARD G.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	ATTARD P.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	AZZOPARDI C.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Lance Corporal	BAJONA E.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	BONELLO G.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	BONELLO S.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	CAMILLERI G.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	CAMILLERI L.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	DEBONO M.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	DEBONO S.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	GATT L.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	GRIMA E.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	McGILL R.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	MIFSUD C.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	MIFSUD D.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	SCIBERRAS J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	SPITERI J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	TANTI E.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Corporal	VASSALLO A.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	VELLA J.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Private	VELLA V.
1940–1942	1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th Battalions	Lance Corporal	XUEREB P.

World War I Roll of Honour (1914–1918)

The names of the personnel from the First World War are located on the Back Side of the Floriana monument. This column is dedicated strictly to the casualties from the historic 1st and 2nd Battalions who gave their lives during the 1914–1918 campaign.

1st & 2nd Battalions (WWI)

1914–1918 (Back Panel)

Year	Regiment / Battalion	Rank	Name / Honours
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	AQUILINA G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	CAMILLERI V.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Captain	MICALLEF P., M.D.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lance Corporal	ABELA F.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	AGIUS G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lance Corporal	AQUILINA E.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lance Corporal	AQUILINA M.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	BARRETT A.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	BUHAGIAR G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	CAMILLERI F.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lance Corporal	CHETCUTI L.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	DECARLO G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	FARRUGIA G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	FARRUGIA P.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	GALEA C.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lance Corporal	GATT C.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	GATT G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	GRECH S.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lieutenant	HUBER H.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Second Lieutenant	HUBER E.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	MICALLEF G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	MICALLEF S.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lieutenant	MICALLEF EYNAUD P.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Sergeant	MIFSUD S.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	PACE P.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	SALIBA G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Sergeant	SAMMUT M.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	SAMMUT S.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Lieutenant	VELLA A.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	VELLA C.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	PACE G.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	SPITERI D.
1914–1918	1st & 2nd Battalions	Private	VELLA G.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the King's Own Malta Regiment Memorial located?

The monument is situated in Floriana, Malta, located directly across the road and to the right-hand side of the main Floriana War Memorial obelisk on the approach towards Valletta City Gate.

How are the names organized on the KOMR monument?

The names are strategically arranged across the structure by conflict era. The World War II lists (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 10th Battalions from 1940–1942) are inscribed on the left and right sides of the monument, while the World War I lists (1st and 2nd Battalions from 1914–1918) are engraved on the back panel.

What role did the King's Own Malta Regiment play during World War II?

The KOMR served as a core territorial infantry unit assisting in defensive garrison operations, guard deployments, airfield repair works during severe bombardment cycles, and critical post-raid debris rescue efforts inside heavily targeted regions like the Grand Harbour.

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Researcher: Paul Berman
Last Updated: 2026

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