-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
In Remembrance of
Leslie Victor French
Leslie was born 20th November 1922 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. He attended The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook from May 1935 to May 1938. He entered the Navy in 1938 and was trained at H.M.S. St. Vincent, Gosport. He joined Hood at age 18 along with his best friend, Peter Neave. Leslie was assigned to Mess 15. He was 18 years old at the time of his loss.
Memorials |
Southsea National Naval War Memorial Panel 50, Column 2 ![]() |
Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire |