| Surname: | Porteous |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Pte A/Sgt |
| Army Number: | P/5015 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Galashiels. Formerly T/Sgt. 2 Seaforth Highlanders, No. 9453. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (47530) and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 23/8/1914. Transferred to MFP 1/10/1916. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31132 Page: 1016 Jan. 18, 1919) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Devotion to duty. L/Cpl (A/Sgt). John Porteous. |