THOUSANDS of people from all over the country, including many of the readers of this newspaper, served at the Royal Navy Shore Training Establishment HMSCollingwood. The HMSCollingwood Association has received a request and I am hoping one or more of your readers can help.

We have had the following request: “I have in my possession a long service and good conduct medal. Written on the side is 42359 J.M Wilson. Chief Wren H.M.S 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. Did you ever serve with Chief Wren JM Wilson? Is 42359 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 Those wishing to join the association are just in time for our next reunion, to be held at the Hillcrest Hotel, Widnes, on April 17 – 20. Email hmscollingwood42@gmail.com or visit our website hmscollingwood.weebly.com or contact Shirley Winn at enquiries@iowtours.com.

Mike Crowe (address above)