📍 Hamrun World War II War Memorial
Location Map Coordinates 35.884913, 14.483336
The Ħamrun War Memorial commemorates residents of Ħamrun who died during enemy attacks in the Second World War. The memorial records the names of the victims together with their ages and is an important local record of the civilian cost of the wartime bombing of Malta.
Historical Context & Significance
Malta was subjected to sustained aerial bombardment during the Second World War, particularly from 1940 to 1942. The island's strategic position in the central Mediterranean made it a major Allied base and a target for Axis air forces. The bombing caused extensive destruction and civilian casualties across Malta.
The Ħamrun memorial preserves the names of local people who died during this period. Unlike a military cemetery, this is a civic memorial centred on the people of the locality. The ages recorded on the plaque also show the wide impact of the attacks on the civilian population, from young children to elderly residents.
Memorial Specifications & Documentation
| Memorial Name | Ħamrun War Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Ħamrun, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35.884913, 14.483336 |
| Conflict Commemorated | Second World War (1939–1945) |
| Period of Deaths Recorded | 1940–1942 |
| Memorial Type | Local civilian war memorial / roll of honour |
| Structure | Raised Maltese limestone memorial with an inclined dark stone inscription panel and a separate commemorative plaque at the base. |
| Names Recorded | 127 names visible on the memorial panel, with ages recorded beside the names. |
| Renovation | The lower plaque records the renovation of the memorial and its inauguration on Wednesday, 8 April 2015. |
| Inaugurated / Reopened | 8 April 2015, according to the lower memorial plaque. |
The Memorial Inscription
LI MIETU WAQT L-ĦBIT MILL-GĦADU MATUL IT-TIENI GWERRA DINJA
The inscription is a dedication to the Ħamruni residents who died during enemy attacks in the Second World War.
RINNOVAR TA' MISRAĦ IL-VITTIĠMI ĦAMRUNIŻI
INAWGURAT ILLUM, L-ERBGĦA 8 T' APRIL 2015
MIS-SINDKU, S-SUR VINCENT BONELLO
The lower plaque records the renovation of the memorial and its inauguration on Wednesday, 8 April 2015, by the Mayor, Mr Vincent Bonello.
The Memorial Inscription Panel
Roll of Honour
The photograph below shows the original roll of honour. The transcription that follows preserves the six-column arrangement of the memorial plaque, rather than alphabetising the names. This makes it possible to compare the online transcription directly with the physical memorial.
Another View of the Memorial
Research & Documentation
Researcher: eMalta
Site documentation: Original photography supplied for this record
Location: Ħamrun, Malta
Last Updated: 2026
This page forms part of eMalta's ongoing documentation of Malta's historical, cultural and military heritage. Existing eMalta pages describe the site as an independently researched heritage project using site visits, original photography and reference sources.