People Remembered Through History
The eMalta People Directory is dedicated to preserving the stories of individuals connected with the history and heritage of Malta and Gozo. This section records the names, lives and contributions of people remembered through monuments, memorials, cemeteries and historical records.
The first stage of this project focuses on Malta's war memorials and the thousands of men and women whose names have been preserved in stone as a permanent record of service and sacrifice.
War Memorials of Malta
Across Malta and Gozo, war memorials stand as places of remembrance for those who served and those who lost their lives during conflicts, particularly the First and Second World Wars. Many of these memorials contain hundreds or even thousands of names, each representing an individual story that deserves to be recorded.
eMalta is creating a searchable historical archive of these names, with dedicated pages containing available information such as photographs, military service details, dates, places of birth, and historical background.
Featured Memorial Collections
Malta Memorial
The Malta Memorial commemorates thousands of Commonwealth airmen who died during the Second World War and have no known grave. A dedicated collection of individual pages is being created to preserve the stories behind each name.
Explore the Malta MemorialWar Memorials of Malta and Gozo
A growing collection documenting the names found on local war memorials throughout the Maltese Islands.
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As the archive grows, names will be organised alphabetically to allow visitors and researchers to easily find individuals.
Research and Documentation
This ongoing project forms part of eMalta's wider commitment to documenting Malta's cultural and historical heritage. Information is compiled from memorial inscriptions, historical records, archives, military sources and other available references.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the eMalta People Directory?
The eMalta People Directory is a growing historical archive documenting individuals connected with Malta's heritage, including people remembered on monuments, memorials, cemeteries and historical records.
What is the first collection being documented?
The first collection focuses on Malta's war memorials and the thousands of individuals whose names have been preserved on memorials throughout Malta and Gozo.
Why are war memorial names important?
Every name engraved on a memorial represents a person with a unique story. Recording these names helps preserve Malta's social and military history for future generations.
Will photographs and biographies be added?
Yes. Individual pages can be expanded with photographs, service records, family information and historical details as additional sources become available.
How can I find a person in the directory?
As the collection grows, names will be organised alphabetically and by memorial, allowing visitors and researchers to easily locate individuals.