Private Leslie Foss
08 Jul 1921 - 12 Jan 2007
Biography
Leslie was the son of Sergeant John Foss and his wife Lilian, he married Eileen Morgan in 1943.
His family only heard about his wartime role shortly before his funeral.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill Patrol | Patrol member | 21 Aug 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EQCF 80/3
Occupation
Farm worker
Career
His Home Guard Stand Down certificate has a joining date of 4 Jun 1940, indicating he had joined the regular Home Guard before Auxiliary Units. The Auxiliary Units nominal roll records his joining on 21 Aug 1940. Many early Auxiliers were recruited direct from the Home Guard.
Address
Godshill Park Farm, Shanklin Road, Godshill, Isle of Wight
Other pictures
Profile picture
Caption & credit
Home Guard Stand Down Certificate for Leslie Foss
References
TNA ref WO199/3391,
1939 Register
Ian Foss