HMS Malcolm (D19)
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HMS Malcolm (D19) was a Royal Navy destroyer during World War II, a member of the Admiralty type leader class.
Malcolm was built by Cammel Laird, launched on 29 May 1919 and commissioned on 14 December 1919. She was used in the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II, and took part in the sinking of a Uboat, U-651, on 29 June 1941.
On 8 November 1942 Malcolm was used in the invasion of West Africa, Operation Torch. Specifically she was used in Operation Terminal to attempt to land troops directly into the harbour at Algiers. She suffered engine damage from artillery fire and was unable to land.
Malcolm was sold for scrap on 25 July 1945.
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