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Major Henry Louis Gatt_part01_08.02.2018

Major Henry Louis Gatt_part01_08.02.2018

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-01-01-01
  • Item
  • 08/02/2018

    • Part of Memorja

In the first part of the interview, Henry Louis Gatt spoke about conscription into the Royal Malta Artillery (R.M.A.), his family's evacuation to Rabat, air raids, shelters and his father, Brigadier Alfred J. Gatt.

Major Henry Louis Gatt_part03_08.02.2018

Major Henry Louis Gatt_part03_08.02.2018

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-01-01-03
  • Item
  • 08/02/2018

    • Part of Memorja

In the third part of the interview, Henry Louis Gatt talked about his post-War military career. He had listed his overseas postings and explained in detail the operations he had to go on when he was stationed in Palestine. He mentioned the Jewish terrorist groups, the King David Hotel bombing, the rundown of the British services in Malta and the final British withdrawal in 1979.

Major Henry Louis Gatt_1_15.03.2018

Major Henry Louis Gatt_1_15.03.2018

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-01-03-01
  • Item
  • 15/03/2019

    • Part of Memorja

Major Henry Gatt's (retd.) father was the late Brigadier Alfred Joseph Gatt and during the interview Henry talked about his father's military service in Gallipoli during the First World War.

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-02-24
  • Item
  • 03-05-1954

    • Part of Memorja

Governor of Malta Sir Gerald Creasy is to the left of Elizabeth II with hand on ceremonial sword.

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-02-25
  • Item
  • 03-05-1954

    • Part of Memorja

Henry Louis Gatt is standing at attention with ceremonial sword. A young Prince Charles is at the centre with light-coloured coat and white shoes.

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-02-38
  • Item
  • 20-12-1967

    • Part of Memorja

(From left) Major Henry Louis Gatt (with back to camera), Lieutenant Colonel Edward 'Eddie' Gatt, Queen Elizabeth II, Lieutenant Colonel J. Cremona (with moustache), Prime Minister George Borg Olivier, an unidentified army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Edward Von Brockdorff, Archbishop Sir Michael Gonzi (partly hidden), Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, an unidentified army officer (Aide-de-Camp), an unidentified civil servant and Colonel George V. Micallef.

William Gatt in uniform

William Gatt in uniform

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-02-44
  • Item
  • 1914-1919

    • Part of Memorja

William Gatt was Alfred Joseph Gatt's brother and Henry Louis Gatt's uncle

Portrait of William Gatt

Portrait of William Gatt

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-03-06
  • Item
  • n/a

    • Part of Memorja

William Gatt was the brother of Brigadier Alfred J. Gatt and the uncle of Henry Louis Gatt. According to Henry, William had died after he had been thrown from a horse during a military parade in Valletta.

Laurence Mizzi_1_16.10.2017

Laurence Mizzi_1_16.10.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0008LM-01-01
  • File
  • 16/10/2017

    • Part of Memorja

Dates covered: 1931-1945. Laurence Mizzi spoke about the Italian declaration of war and the subsequent bombardments which had forced his family's relocation to Gudja as refugees. Laurence remembered the way of life in the rural areas, the disparity between the city dwellers and the villagers, the new living conditions which the former had to get accustomed to, the air raids, the black market, Victory Kitchen songs, the convoys and his take on the Maltese-born Italy-serving spy Carmelo Borg Pisani.

Laurence Mizzi_part01_16.07.2017

Laurence Mizzi_part01_16.07.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0008LM-01-01-01
  • Item
  • 16/10/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the first part of the interview, Laurence had spoken about the Italian declaration of war and his family's immediate relocation to Gudja. He remembered the refugees trickling out of the inner harbour area with the hope of being given shelter in the villages. He then spoke about how these refugees had to adapt to new living conditions in the rural areas and the cultural differences these people had experienced as opposed to city life.

Laurence Mizzi_part02_16.07.2017

Laurence Mizzi_part02_16.07.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0008LM-01-01-02
  • Item
  • 16/10/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the second part of the interview, Laurence Mizzi further explained the living conditions in Gudja and the cultural gulf between the Cottonera residents and the rural dwellers. He went on to recount the arrival of the German Air Force, the H.M.S. Illustrious air raid, contact with British servicemen, the underground shelters and the Victory Kitchens.

Ettore Raffi_part03_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_part03_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-03
  • Item
  • 25/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the last part of the interview Ettore Raffi described two pleasant experiences which happened during his life at sea.

Mikelina Vella_part01_27.06.2017

Mikelina Vella_part01_27.06.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0012MV-01-01-01
  • Item
  • 27/06/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the first part of the interview, Mikelina Vella started by talking about her childhood. She recalled the declaration of war, life in the shelters, the air raids and the refugees which had sought shelter in Mosta.

Framed photograph of Our Lady of Trapani

Framed photograph of Our Lady of Trapani

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-02-04
  • Item
  • n/a

    • Part of Memorja

The framed photograph represents Our Lady of Trapani. This image is related to the interview from 01:39:00 until 01:40:00, wherein the interviewee spoke about the relationship between Our Lady of Trapani and Our Lady of Lampedusa.

Ettore Raffi_1_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_1_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01
  • File
  • 25/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the interview, Ettore Raffi spoke about his experiences of life at sea and his voyages to Tunisia, Panama, Mississippi and the Mediterranean. He travelled to Malta three times during different periods. He shared memories regarding trade between Lampedusan fishermen and sailors and the Maltese. The Lampedusans used to consider Malta as a rich island because of the availability of tobacco, sugar, chocolate and bars of soap. He recalled relations between Maltese, Italian and British sailors, as well as the nightlife in Valletta, particularly related to Strait Street, and Maltese women. Ettore Raffi gave us his opinion about Maltese culture, the period between 1964-1979, the Dom Mintoff government and the changes after Independence.

Ettore Raffi_part01_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_part01_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-01
  • Item
  • 25/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In this part of the interview Ettore Raffi spoke about his travels as a sailor in different parts of the world: Tunisia, Panama, Mississippi and the Mediterranean.

Ettore Raffi_part02_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_part02_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-02
  • Item
  • 25/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the interview Ettore Raffi shared memories regarding trade between Lampedusan fishermen, sailors and the Maltese. The Lampedusans used to consider Malta as a rich island because of the availability of tobacco, sugar, chocolate and bars of soap. He recalled relations between Maltese, Italian and British sailors, as well as the nightlife in Valletta, particularly related to Strait Street, and Maltese women. Ettore Raffi gave us his opinion about Maltese culture, the period between 1964-1979, the Dom Mintoff government and the changes after Independence.

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