-H.M.S. Hood Crew Information-
H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour
Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
Updated 09-Mar-2010

We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
LESLIE JAMES FODEN

Photo of Leading Seaman Leslie J Foden, courtesy of Laurence Richer, 2001
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Leading Seaman
Service Number: P/JX 130988
Date Joined Hood: Unknown
Biographical Information: "Les", as he was known to his friends, was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire on 28 April 1912. His parents were James and Emma Foden. Les was educated in the Portsmouth area. He is believed to have joined the Navy at a young age. Les was 29 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 46, Column 3 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Photo of Leading Seaman Leslie J Foden, courtesy of Laurence Richer, 2005
Above- A photo of Les on the starboard/aft portion of the Shelter Deck. He is near 4" mounting S3
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Les's great-nephew, Mr Laurence Richer (photos & information, 2001 & 2005)
‘Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings’ (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)