I AM carrying out a family research project into the latter stages of World War One.

The basis for this research is a diary my father kept during 1918. From the diary I know his best pal, a conscript of similar age, was a Les Boden, of 8 William Street, Northwich.

I was hoping that through the pages of the Guardian, I might be able to contact relatives, friends or acquaintances who are perhaps still in the Northwich area, to gain more information about Mr Boden.

I also have a photograph, which I suspect is of Les, but it would be helpful to have this confirmed.

If anyone is able to help, please contact me on 01768 341529.

JIM BEDFORD Kirkby Stephen Cumbria