Sir – Thousands of people from all over the country, including many of the readers of this newspaper, served at the Royal Navy Shore Training Establishment HMS Collingwood.

The HMS Collingwood Association has had a request to track down a Wren or her family and her service history in the following case: “I have in my possession a long service and good conduct medal, written on the side is 42359 J.M Wilson. Chief Wren HMS Collingwood. If you know of anyone who could help in my search of information I would be very grateful”. We hope to return the medals to her, or her family. Can we build a history? Did you serve with Chief Wren J.M. Wilson either when she was a Chief or at any time before? 42359, is that near your service number? Write to Mike Crowe, 7 Heath Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 8PG, or send details to mike.crowe1@btinternet.com

Mike Crowe, Sandown