During World War II, nearly 2,300 airmen from the British Commonwealth perished but were never recovered and properly buried. As a tribute to these servicemen missing in action, the Malta Memorial was created by Sir Hubert Worthington in 1954. It stands in Floriana which is a neighboring town of Valletta. At the top of the 49 foot marble column is a gilded eagle. Along the pedestal are the names of all of the gallant men.
