CHRONICLE readers often send in old pictures they have discovered for us to feature on the Nostalgia page, in the hope someone might have more information about the people in them.

Former soldier Donald Davies, who lives in South Wales, has shared with us some photographs of his maternal uncle William Devine, a soldier who lived in Hoole, after serving in the First World War in 1914-1918.

After years of no contact, Donald, now 82, thought there may still be some readers who knew of his uncle, his family, and also of Violet Clark, a Land Army lady who was friends with Donald’s mother.

During his time in the war, Donald’s ‘Uncle Bill’, whose rank was Quarter Master Sergeant, endured some horrendous experiences. He was, says Donald, trapped under dead horses for days and was poisoned by gas from the trenches. When he returned home to Chester his skin was yellow and he remained ill for some time.

Later in life, Bill, who lived at Myrica Grove in Hoole, worked as a train driver on the railways. He was married to Louie and the couple had daughters Dorothy and Marelyn, and son Leonard.

Donald said: “I know Dorothy was married to a man called Len Riley but over the years I have lost contact with them all. If they enquire about me too I would be very glad to hear from them.

“I also know nothing about my mother’s friend Violet Clark, but perhaps someone will recognise her. It would be nice for her not to be forgotten as my mum and Violet did so much for the war effort.”

If you recognise anyone in the pictures, contact carmella.delucia@trinitymirror.com who can put you in touch with Donald.

Violet Clark, a Land Army Girl, who was a friend of reader Donald Davies' mother Winifred. Donald is trying to find out some information about her