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This section is dedicated to the many men and women who held out bravely to defend the Maltese Islands in the Second World War.
The George Cross,
awarded to the people
of the Maltese Islands,
April -- 1942
WW2 Gunpost,
Valletta Bastions
Arial View
of Valletta
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The following poem was written by V. Inasip as a tribute to his two brothers-in-law Jack Smith and Philip Meaney, as well as to all the men who served in Malta, in the Royal Artillery, during the Second World War.
It is highly recommended that our visitors have a look at a truly spectacular site called: Malta G.C. which is a 'Photographic Record of Malta during World War 2.'
Visit also our own page World War Two which is being compiled and which also features how the war hit the Maltese Islands.
We are also bringing you some Wartime Anecdotes in other sections.
And finally, we urge our visitors to peek at our Notice Board listing a few of those who served at Malta (at any time in history), whatever their nationality. Feel free to send in details and pictures of your loved ones or friends (whether still living or sadly departed) to be remembered here.
The Gunners of Malta
(Sung to the tune of "The Mountains of Mourne")
written by V.Inasip (Australia)
There's many a story the War did unfold,
But whenever the story of Malta is told
They may say "ubique" in a casual way,
But remember "ubique" was the gallant R.A.
Those boys in the gunpits, where many have died,
But "Junkers" and "Stukas" they bravely defied,
But to them is was duty, they could not foresee
They were writing the story of Malta G.C.
For many a day bomber darkened the skies
Whilst the Gunners looked grave at their meagre supplies
And the planes overhead screamed "Surrender or Die"
But the burst of the Ack Ack was the Gunners reply.
They were not disheartened, they knew not dismay
When the shells were cut down to tend rounds for each day,
But they faithfully waited - all eyes on the sea -
For the convoy from home bound for Malta G.C.
And now that the dark days of Malta are gone
Many stories are told of new battles, now won,
But there's many a story whose pages begin
With the name of the Island that would not give in
And still they stand faithful - defending with pride
This Island, where others defending - have died.
All the world knows your story, ubique you will be
Ever part of the glory of Malta G.C.
The writer also cherishes the memory of V. Inasip and
Carmelo Rizzo, who is also remembered by his son Joseph Victor Rizzo. Both men, along with John Zammit (Australia) served on the Malta Guns in the trying time of World War Two.
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