Monument to General Sir Walter Norris Congcreve Governor of Malta near Mnajdra noting his burial at sea near Filfla Isle

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General Sir Walter Norris Congreve VC KCB MVO DL (20 November 1862 – 28 February 1927) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. From 1924 to 1927, he served as the governor of Malta where he died. At his request, he was buried at sea in the channel between the coast and Filfla Island (seen in background).

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