James Alexander McLeod’s driving licence, 1939

Provisional driving licence belonging to James Alexander McLeod granted by Roxburgh County Council. The address is listed as 14th S/L Militia Depot RA, Stobs Camp, Hawick. James was licensed to drive all groups of motor vehicles from 21 August 1939 until 20 November 1939.

James enlisted as a volunteer on 17 July 1939. He was transferred to 2nd Corps Troop Supply in Portsmouth on 9 September 1939, two days after his 21st birthday and a week after the outbreak of the Second World War.

With thanks to Sheila O’Donnell, daughter of James Alexander McLeod.