Soldier Details:
Surname: Motte
Initials:   T.
Rank:   Acting Corporal
Army No.:  P/18536
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/2/1915. Formerly Pte. 9 Royal Scots. No. 2363 and No. 35052, enlisted 17/9/14 age 31.3 years, born South Leith, Midlothian, occupation Optical and Scientific Instrument Maker, 17/9/15 married Margaret Johnson at Edinburgh. Served Home 17/9/14 to 23/2/15, BEF 24/2/15 to 25/9/16, Home 26/9/16 to 20/1/19 to discharge. 27/9/16 released from military duty to resume his civil occupation with Messers Turnbull & Co, 60 Princes Street, Edinburgh. 5/15 he was gassed at Ypres, 8/15 gassed Balilleul. Home address: 35 McDonald Road, Edinburgh and 142 Easter Road Edinburgh. 15/9/19 he re enlisted in the MFP for 1 year, served home, 14/9/20 discharged time expired. Post 1920 MFP No. 7682539. Thomas Motte.