In Remembrance of
LESLIE JAMES FODEN
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 on 28 April 1909. 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 32 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
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)
