H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour, Memorial to RANK

In Remembrance of
LESLIE STEPHEN GORDON

Photo of Able Seaman Leslie Stephen Gordon, courtesy of his nephew, Leslie Stiff, May 2004

Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/J 115264
Date Joined Hood: Just before final voyage
Biographical Information: Leslie was the husband of Nellie Gordon, of Gosport, Hampshire. He was the son of William and Maud Gordon. Leslie and Nellie had one son, Leslie Alexander Gordon, born 16th March 1936. Nellie later remarried and passed away in 1992.

Leslie served in the Royal Navy for approximately 13 years. His postings include H.M.S. Manchester and H.M.S. Ajax. He is believed to have joined Hood as a replacement sailor just before she sailed to engage the Bismarck.

Leslie was 30 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

If you have any additional details, please contact us.

Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 48, Column 1 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire

Additional Photographs
None at this time.

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
His nephew, Leslie Stiff (photo & information, May 2004)
Alan Baptist (information, September 2004)