I AM presently researching a book about the War in France (1940). As part of this research I have been trying to locate and interview ex-members of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF).

So far, I have managed, with the help of local newspapers, to interview 13 such veterans.

I would be most grateful if you could publish my request in a suitable column of your paper.

Any veterans who fought at Boulogne, Calais or Dunkirk would have the sort of experiences I am looking for.

Ray Marsh, 5 Billington Gardens, Billington,

Blackburn BB7 9LU

Tel: 01254 822665.