Don Mackie's Soldier's Service & Pay Book

This document largely speaks for itself. Of particular relevance to the history of the band of 14AOD, we see that Don was passed fit for overseas service on 19 October 1944. From 22 October 1944, he was classed as both a location clerk and a musician. These dates match the known history of 14AOD being sent to France after D-Day. They also indicate that when the army sent 14AOD overseas, the dance band was an intentional element. 14AOD was drawn from different parts of the RAOC. I do not know the previous history of the rest of the band, but Don was previously based at Old Dalby (it was there that he met Eileen Bailey, the future Mrs Mackie) and Claude Page was at Chilwell.